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Trump denies Russia and China are aiding Iran in US standoff

In a Truth Social post, Trump dismissed claims that Moscow and Beijing are helping Tehran, saying both have "too much to lose."

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What to know

  • Trump used a Truth Social post to reject claims from "critics and opponents" that Russia and China are helping Iran militarily or otherwise.
  • The denial contradicts earlier FT, Axios, and CNN reporting that Moscow and Beijing provided Iran indirect intelligence, dual-use goods, economic aid, and diplomatic cover.
  • The statement comes as Trump pursues new deals with both countries, including a diesel supply agreement with Russia and trade cooperation after hosting Xi Jinping.
  • The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved, with Iran reviewing the latest US peace proposal and reports of possible renewed US military action after the midterms.

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Trump denies Russia and China are aiding Iran in US standoff
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    Wire services report standoff continues in Strait of Hormuz

    Coverage noted Trump's comments came as the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz showed few signs of easing, with Iran reviewing the latest US peace proposal and reports of possible renewed US military action after the midterms.

    “They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast.”
    — Donald Trump, US President · source
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      ⚡ NEWS Trump Denies Chinese and Russian Aid to Iran US President Donald Trump stated he does not believe China and Russia are assisting Iran in the Middle East conflict, arguing that both nations have 'too much to lose' by providing support. 📰 https://www. ntnews.com.au/news/world/middl…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon15h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • rvps2001@mastodon.social

      «Лох — это судьба» 💬 # Trump said ‌late on Monday he did not believe that # China and # Russia were helping # Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran 🤦🏻‍♂️ https://www. reuters.com/world/china/trump- says-he-does-not-believe-china-russia-are-helping-iran-at-all-2026-10-13/ # usa

      rvps2001@mastodon.socialMastodon22h agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Trump Dismisses Fears Russia and China Are Helping Iran: ‘If They Are, It’s at a Very Low Level’ President Donald Trump waved away fears that Russia and China have been aiding Iran, dismissing such claims in… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Iran

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon18h agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Trump says he doesn't believe Russia, China are helping Iran

    In a Truth Social post responding to critics, Trump said that even if Russia and China were aiding Iran it would be "at a very low level," and that he does not believe they are helping at all because they have "too much to lose."

    1. 18 outlets first by Anadolu Agency, 1d ago · also Telegraph India, NDTV, Times of India, Investing.com News, The Hindu, Hindustan Times +11 · read ↗

    • The Moron and Lunatic in the White House has now declared China and Russia aren’t helping Iran, and that if they were, “we would know about it very fast.” We do know. His own Defense Secretary told senators they are. Trump is covering for Putin and Xi in the middle of a war as

      @MeidasTouchX1d ago2.8k▲view on X ↗
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    • 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump DOWNPLAYS the idea that China and Russia are helping Iran... despite reports they've fed Tehran intelligence on U.S. forces "If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and

      @MarioNawfalX1d ago13▲view on X ↗
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  3. background

    Trump announces diesel supply deal with Russia — Late last week, Trump announced a major diesel supply deal with Moscow, part of a broader push for agreements with both Russia and China.

  4. background

    Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington for trade talks — Trump recently hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, with the two sides agreeing to deepen trade cooperation.

  5. background

    FT, Axios, CNN report Russia and China quietly aiding Iran — Prior reporting this year described Moscow and Beijing supplying Iran with intelligence, dual-use items, economic support, and diplomatic cover, even as both countries avoided direct military involvement.

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