Trump Claims China and Russia Not Helping Iran

President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he does not believe China and Russia are assisting Iran in any capacity, asserting that both nations have 'too much to lose' if they did so.

Trump said he had seen comments from critics and opponents suggesting that China and Russia were helping Iran, but he dismissed those claims, stating he 'does not believe they are at all.'

In July, Trump expressed trust in China and Russia not to support Iran in the ongoing conflict, but he warned that any involvement would have severe consequences for both countries.

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes by Tehran on Israel and Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. The conflict began on February 28.

Moscow and Beijing maintain close ties with Tehran, with Russia warning that the conflict could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, and Beijing condemning U.S. attacks on Tehran as a brazen violation of Iran's sovereignty.

Last month, Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing support to Iran when the Chinese leader visited Washington, and the U.S. ambassador to China reported that China assured it would not do so.