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Trump Dismisses Claims That China and Russia Are Helping Iran in the War
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CNBC TV18•13-10-2026, 10:13
Trump Dismisses Claims That China and Russia Are Helping Iran in the War
- •US President Donald Trump stated he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran in the ongoing conflict, arguing they have too much to lose.
- •Trump shared his views on Truth Social after seeing criticism suggesting Beijing and Moscow were enabling Tehran.
- •The conflict began after US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, leading to widespread regional escalation and thousands of casualties.
- •While Russia and Beijing maintain close ties with Iran and have criticized US actions, Trump previously received assurances from Chinese leadership regarding support.
- •Trump has previously described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as neutral in the war.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran at all because they have too much to lose. He noted that any potential assistance would be at a very low level and that the United States would discover it very quickly.
The United States and Iran have been at war since February 28, following an attack on Iran by the US and Israel.
Donald Trump has previously described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as neutral in the conflict. However, Russia warned that the war could trigger a regional nuclear arms race, while Beijing condemned Washington's attacks as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.
