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Trump: Xi Pledged No Arms to Iran

Trump: Xi Pledged No Arms to Iran

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Donald Trump alleges China's Xi Jinping promised not to supply military equipment to Iran during a meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

  • •Donald Trump claims Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed not to send military equipment to Iran.
  • •The alleged pledge was made during a discussion in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
  • •Trump also noted China's continued significant oil purchases from Iran and Xi's desire for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

Overview

  • •On May 14, 2026, Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing resulting in an alleged pledge.
  • •Donald Trump stated that Xi Jinping pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran in order to de-escalate tensions.
  • •Donald Trump quoted Xi Jinping as saying, 'China wants to continue doing so,' referring to oil purchases from Iran.
  • •The alleged pledge occurred amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East.
  • •Donald Trump claims Xi Jinping expressed a desire for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
  • •Xi Jinping reportedly expressed displeasure with reports of Iran charging transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •China's economic relationship with Iran, specifically oil purchases, was also a discussed topic.

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Key Quotes

Donald Trump
"He said that he would not provide military equipment to them (Iran). That is a very important statement."
เขาบอกว่าเขาจะไม่มอบยุทโธปกรณ์ทางทหารให้พวกเขา (อิหร่าน) นั่นคือถ้อยแถลงที่สำคัญมาก
Donald Trump
"China wants to continue doing so."
ทางจีนต้องการที่จะทำเช่นนั้นต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Former U.S. President who claims Xi Jinping promised not to supply arms to Iran.
Xi Jinping(สี จิ้นผิง)ℹ️
President of China who allegedly pledged not to supply military equipment to Iran to Donald Trump.
Sean Hannity(ฌอน แฮนนิตี)ℹ️
Host of Fox News to whom Donald Trump made statements about Xi Jinping's alleged pledge.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️
The country whose President, Xi Jinping, allegedly made a pledge to Donald Trump regarding military equipment to Iran.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
The country to which China's President allegedly pledged not to supply military equipment, amidst Middle East conflict.
Beijing(กรุงปักกิ่ง)ℹ️
The capital city of China where Donald Trump and Xi Jinping allegedly met and discussed arms to Iran.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
A strategic waterway about which Xi Jinping reportedly expressed a desire for it to be reopened.

Organization

Fox Newsℹ️
The news channel on which Donald Trump was interviewed about his claims regarding Xi Jinping and Iran.