16 APR 2026
China

Hegseth: China assures US on Iran arms

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:51 UTC · 1 source

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has addressed reports that China is preparing to send arms to Iran. He stated that China has provided assurances to the United States that such a transfer will not happen. The statement comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and a US-led blockade of Iranian ports. Hegseth's comments aim to publicly pressure China to maintain this position and prevent a further escalation of the conflict.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:51 UTC · First reported: 8h ago