Trump Says Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Assured Him They Will Not Arm Iran

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have assured him that their countries will not provide weapons to Iran, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to raise concerns over a wider regional conflict. Trump said he believes both China and Russia understand the risks of becoming directly involved in the Iran crisis and claimed that the leaders of the two countries have given him guarantees that they will not supply military equipment to Tehran.

According to Trump, his discussions with Xi and Putin focused on preventing further escalation in the Middle East. He said Beijing and Moscow, despite maintaining diplomatic and economic ties with Iran, have indicated that they do not want to become part of a military confrontation. The US president’s comments come amid growing international attention on Iran’s defence capabilities and the role of its global partners. Washington has been closely watching whether countries with relations with Tehran could provide military assistance or other forms of strategic support.

China and Russia have historically maintained strong ties with Iran, including cooperation in areas such as energy, trade and defence. However, both nations have also sought to manage their relationships with Tehran while avoiding direct confrontation with the United States and its allies. Trump said he trusts the assurances given by Xi and Putin, describing China and Russia as influential nations whose decisions could affect the direction of the ongoing crisis. He suggested that preventing additional weapons supplies to Iran would help avoid further instability in the region.

The remarks come at a sensitive time as tensions in West Asia remain high. Any direct military involvement by major powers could potentially widen the conflict and create economic and security challenges beyond the region. Energy markets and global governments are closely monitoring developments, particularly because instability in the Middle East can impact oil supplies, shipping routes and international relations.

While Trump has expressed confidence in the commitments made by the Chinese and Russian leaders, questions remain about how Beijing and Moscow will respond if tensions between the US and Iran continue to increase. Washington appears focused on limiting Iran’s access to external military support while keeping diplomatic channels open with major global powers to prevent a broader confrontation.