US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to China and Russia, cautioning both countries against becoming involved in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
_x000D_In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said any military support for Tehran would have serious consequences and would not serve the interests of either Beijing or Moscow.
_x000D_ _x000D_Trump Cites Talks With Chinese President
_x000D_Trump revealed that during a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not provide weapons or military equipment to Iran.
_x000D_According to Trump, Xi made it clear that the commitment also applied to Chinese companies, preventing them from supplying arms to the Islamic Republic.
_x000D_The US president described the conversation as an important step in preventing the conflict from expanding beyond the Middle East.
_x000D_ _x000D_Russia Also Warned
_x000D_Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had similarly indicated that Russia would not sell weapons to Iran.
_x000D_He added that he believes neither Russia nor China is directly participating in the current conflict.
_x000D_However, Trump warned that any change in that position would have serious consequences.
_x000D_“If they did, it would be very bad for them. It is certainly not in their best interests,” he said.
_x000D_ _x000D_Conflict Continues to Escalate
_x000D_The latest warning comes as military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify.
_x000D_Both sides have exchanged strikes across the region, raising fears that the conflict could expand further if additional countries become involved.
_x000D_The situation has also prompted concerns within the international community about regional stability and global energy security.
_x000D_ _x000D_Intelligence Reports Under Review
_x000D_According to reports from sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, American agencies have been examining whether outside assistance may have helped Iran improve its military capabilities during the conflict.
_x000D_The reports suggested investigators were reviewing possible links involving targeting information or drone-related technology.
_x000D_The Kremlin has declined to comment publicly on those claims.
_x000D_ _x000D_Existing Sanctions Remain in Place
_x000D_The United States has already imposed sanctions on several individuals and companies in both Russia and China over allegations that they assisted Iran in acquiring military equipment and technology.
_x000D_Washington has repeatedly stated that it will continue enforcing sanctions against entities found to be supporting Iran’s defence sector.
_x000D_As tensions remain high, officials say the United States will continue monitoring international involvement in the conflict while maintaining pressure on countries that provide assistance to Tehran.
