Trump Dismisses Claims That China, Russia Are Helping Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe Beijing and Moscow are assisting Tehran in the conflict with the United States. He suggested that if any such assistance were occurring, it would be at a minimal level, but he does not believe it is happening at all due to the significant risks involved. Trump also noted that fighting between the U.S. and Iran has decreased recently, with the last reported U.S. strikes occurring in early September.

• President Trump does not believe China or Russia are helping Iran in the conflict with the U.S.
• He stated that both nations have too much to lose and the U.S. would be quickly aware of any such involvement.
• Recent fighting between the U.S. and Iran has subsided, with the last U.S. strikes in early September.
• The U.S. military reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports after a ceasefire collapsed in July.