If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump

If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump

United States President Donald Trump has warned China against supplying weapons to Iran.

Speaking to reporters before leaving the White House for Miami, Trump said, "If China does that, China can have big problems."

The warning comes after a CNN report suggested that Iran could receive new Chinese air defense systems soon.

China denies supplying weapons to Iran

China has strongly denied the allegations of supplying weapons to Iran.

The Chinese embassy in Washington said Beijing had "never provided weapons to any party to the conflict."

They also urged the US to avoid "baseless allegations" and "sensationalism."

This development comes despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, with both sides still heavily militarized in the region.

Potential military aid to Iran could escalate tensions

The potential provision of Chinese military aid to Iran could be seen as a major escalation by Washington. It could also impact Trump's upcoming visit to China for talks with President Xi Jinping.

For Iran, China and Russia are its most important strategic partners amid heavy Western sanctions.

The suspected weapons package may include shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems or MANPADS, which Iran could use against low-flying US aircraft.

US in deep negotiations with Iran, says Trump

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have ended without an agreement.

The talks, which lasted over 21 hours, were aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

On Sunday, Iranian state media blamed "unreasonable demands" from the US for the failure of these efforts to reach an agreement.

Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said the main point of contention in the talks was Iran's nuclear program.