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Trump Warns China Over Weapon Supplies to Iran Amid Tensions

4/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned China of "big problems" if it supplies weapons, including air defense systems, to Iran, as Iran threatens to attack U.S. Navy ships.
The warning comes as U.S.-Iran peace talks proceed in Pakistan.
U.S. intelligence suggests China is shipping missile systems to Iran.
A Chinese spokesperson denied the claim.
Iran threatened to attack U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz after their recent passage.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned China of "big problems" if it supplies weapons, including air defense systems, to Iran, as Iran threatens to attack U.S. Navy ships.
The warning comes as U.S.-Iran peace talks proceed in Pakistan.
U.S. intelligence suggests China is shipping missile systems to Iran.
A Chinese spokesperson denied the claim.
Iran threatened to attack U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz after their recent passage.