China
Trump cites letter from Xi on Iran arms
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:54 UTC · 2 sources
In a Fox Business Network interview, President Donald Trump revealed he sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping asking him not to provide weapons to Iran. Trump stated that Xi responded by saying China was not supplying Tehran with arms. This is the latest iteration of Trump's repeated claims about securing a pledge from China regarding Iran's military support. The interview aired on April 15, 2026.
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3h agoOur Wars, Today
Trump provided new details, specifying he made the request in a letter and that Xi's response was a denial that China was supplying arms to Iran.
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:54 UTC · First reported: 4h ago