Trump warns Xi against Chinese aid to Iran in US-Iran conflict

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US President Donald Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping that any Chinese assistance to Iran is "totally unacceptable," according to US Ambassador David Perdue, as Washington warned Beijing against providing direct or indirect support. The warning escalates tensions in the US-Iran conflict, with the US explicitly targeting China's potential role in aiding Tehran. This diplomatic pressure comes amid ongoing military hostilities between the US and Iran. The statement underscores broader geopolitical stakes, as China has maintained economic ties with Iran. The US envoy's remarks signal potential consequences for Beijing if it defies the warning, though specific actions were not detailed.


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