- Trump claims China will not sell weapons to Iran as Houthi actions and US-Iran rivalry escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 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.
Trump discusses military operations against Tehran, while Chinese and Iranian counterparts meet in Kyrgyzstan amid calls for talks.
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What happened
Trump discusses military operations against Tehran, while Chinese and Iranian counterparts meet in Kyrgyzstan amid calls for talks.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump increases military pressure on Iran, which is supported by Russia and China.1 source
Trump discusses military operations against Tehran; China and Iran counterparts meet in Kyrgyzstan.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Leaders, including Trump and Xi, met to discuss the ongoing war involving Iran and the future of the U.S.-China relationship.
- The US has asked China to pressure Iran in response to escalating regional tensions.
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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Tehran
capital city of Iran
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Beijing
capital city of China
Related events
- Geopolitical tensions rise as Iran seeks regional dominance, with international actors like China and the US caught in the crossfire.
- Trump administration seeks to isolate Iran financially while China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, and UAE suspends trade.
- Donald Trump is involved in a situation concerning the Iran conflict, with Beijing also mentioned.
- Negotiations between Tehran and the US are ongoing, with threats of military action over nuclear deal failure involving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
- Iran conveyed a plan to the US through Qatar regarding nuclear program disputes and sanctions.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- middleeasteye.net
- thedailybeast.com
- foxnews.com
- indiatimes.comIran getting more and more 'serious', says Trump in indication of not launching major operations right now