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Trump Claims China Will Halt Arms Supply to Iran

4/21/2026

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The handshake agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and China could disrupt Iran's military supply lines, according to John Kiriakou, a former CIA official.
Trump announced on Truth Social that China would stop supplying weapons to Iran, a move he says will stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
Kiriakou warned that a nuclear-armed Iran remains a significant threat, with missiles capable of reaching major European cities.

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The handshake agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and China could disrupt Iran's military supply lines, according to John Kiriakou, a former CIA official.
Trump announced on Truth Social that China would stop supplying weapons to Iran, a move he says will stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
Kiriakou warned that a nuclear-armed Iran remains a significant threat, with missiles capable of reaching major European cities.