"If so, it would be at a very low level, but I do not believe they are doing it at all", US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on 12/10, referring to comments suggesting Russian and Chinese organizations are providing intelligence for Iran to attack US forces in the Middle East.
Trump believes such comments mainly originate from political rivals and his frequent critics. According to the US President, Russia and China "have too much to lose" if they help Iran counter the US.
"We would certainly know that, and know it very quickly!", he added.
In July, Trump also stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him Beijing would not sell weapons to Iran "under any circumstances", even through Chinese companies.
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President Putin (left) and President Trump in Alaska in August 2025. *AP*. |
He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin also confirmed Moscow would not sell weapons to Tehran. However, Trump also warned at the time that if Russia and China were indeed involved in this, "it would be very bad for them".
In May, the Trump administration sanctioned several Chinese companies, alleging they supported Iran's military procurement network and provided satellite imagery believed to have helped Tehran target US forces. Beijing denied the accusation.
The US and Israel launched an offensive against Iran in late February, amidst nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Both sides engaged in continuous tit-for-tat strikes before reaching a temporary ceasefire agreement in June. However, the agreement collapsed after a few weeks, and the conflict shows no signs of ending.
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President Xi and President Trump at a reception in Beijing on 14/5. *AP*. |
Trump once described the Chinese President and the Russian President as "neutral" parties in the Iran-related conflict.
Moscow and Beijing maintain close ties with Tehran. Russia believes the conflict could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Beijing condemned Washington's attacks on Tehran, viewing them as a violation of Iran's sovereignty.
By Ngoc Anh (AFP, Reuters)
