Trump claims China will not sell weapons to Iran as Houthi actions and US-Iran rivalry escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Trump claims China will not sell weapons to Iran as Houthi actions and US-Iran rivalry escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump warned of tariffs on countries supplying Tehran, amid allegations of shoulder-fired missile shipments from China to Iran.Sub-event
China is backing Iran with rocket launchers and arms deals, defying promises made to Trump amidst Houthi toll discussions in the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
- Iran supplied terminal equipment to Houthis, enabling them to gain access to a Chinese satellite constellation.Sub-event
- China has placed sanctions on companies that have been found to be aiding Iran.Sub-event
- Trump met with Chinese leader in Beijing, warning Russia against involvement in the Iran war and citing China's refusal to sell weapons to Iran.Sub-event
Trump claims China will not sell weapons to Iran amid Houthi threats and US-Iran rivalry in Hormuz.1 source
Trump considers strikes against Iran amid Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Related events
- China's dependence on Middle Eastern oil is highlighted as Iran-allied Houthis advance and Trump warns Xi against supporting Iran.
- Donald Trump facilitated a US-Iran deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz opening and discussed mineral sourcing with China.
- Iran proposed opening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
- Iran resumes attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz despite a recent diplomatic agreement with the US.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- arabnews.com
- zerohedge.com
- al-monitor.comTrump says hasn't decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting 'serious'
- dw.comYemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait
- moneycontrol.comTrump warns China and Russia against arming Iran, says he trusts Xi and Putin’s assurances- Moneycontrol.com
- ktvq.comTrump says China, Russia assured him they are not arming Iran