[60276] Political drama: Trump claims that the Chinese president pledged not to supply weapons to Iran
[60276] Political drama: Trump claims that the Chinese president pledged not to supply weapons to Iran
President Trump revealed in an interview with Fox News that the Chinese president promised him that Beijing would not transfer military equipment to Iran and would assist in maintaining shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese commitment in the Trump administration: No weapons will be supplied to Iran
In a series of major reports published today, May 14, 2026, President Donald Trump revealed details of his conversation with the President of China, Xi Jinping. According to Amit Segal and other networks, Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that the Chinese president promised him personally that his country would not supply military equipment to Iran.
The report, which received widespread echoes in Israeli media outlets, including News from the Field on Telegram, The Hot News, ynet News, Barak Betesh, Ongoing Security, Israel Hayom, and News Line, emphasizes that this is a "major statement" on the part of the Chinese administration.
Beyond the weapons issue, The Hot News notes that the Chinese president offered active assistance in securing shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, out of a desire to maintain regional stability. Amit Segal added that this is a significant move in Trump's foreign policy toward the world powers.
It should be noted that the reports come against a backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension, as ynet mentioned in this context a previous meeting between the leaders, in which Xi called for China and the United States to be "partners and not rivals," while Trump praised the leadership of his Chinese counterpart.