Washington, DC – In an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to send any military equipment to Iran.
This comes amid escalating international developments related to the Iranian issue and ongoing regional tensions.
China pledges not to provide military support to Tehran
President Trump added that this pledge is part of what he described as understandings
aimed at preventing further escalation in the region.
He affirmed that the US administration is closely monitoring any movements related to military or logistical support for Tehran.
Trump explained that the message he received from the Chinese side contained a clear commitment not to supply Iran with any military equipment.
He indicated that this reflects an international understanding of the dangers of continued escalation.
Trump did not provide further details about the nature of the channels through which this understanding was reached or its timing.
He simply affirmed that it was a “significant development” in the campaign to pressure Iran.
A US stance focused on deterrence
The US president affirmed that his country continues its policy of preventing Iran from strengthening its military capabilities,
whether through sanctions or through coordination with international allies.
He stated that the primary objective of the US administration is to prevent
any actions that could escalate the conflict or threaten the security of allies in the region.
These statements come at a time of heightened tension surrounding the Iranian issue,
amid fears of a wider confrontation in the region.
Observers believe that any international commitments related to restricting military support for Tehran could impact the balance of power.
This is especially relevant given the ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis
and prevent it from spiraling into a broader confrontation.
