Trump Claims China's Xi Pledged Not to Supply Iran With Military Equipment, Offers Help to Open Hormuz
On May 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to supply Iran with military equipment and offered assistance in opening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also stated that he and Xi agreed Iran could not have nuclear weapons, though no details were provided. Trump later said he declined China's offer to help resolve the conflict with Iran.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources report that Trump said he declined China's offer to help resolve the conflict with Iran, while others focus on the agreement that China would not supply Iran with military equipment.
Trump said he declined Chinese leader’s offer to help resolve conflict with Iran
Trump claims China's Xi told him Beijing will not provide military equipment to Iran
The exact nature of the agreement between Trump and Xi on Iran's nuclear capabilities is reported across multiple sources, but no specific details are provided.
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
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The US leader emphasized: "I also said we don’t need assistance"
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favours The Straits Times
US-China: Trump says China won’t provide arms to Iran Al Arabiya English
Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon The Straits Times
Trump Projects Confidence on Iran War While China Stays Cautious Bloomberg.com
Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons The Straits Times
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons Reuters
Trump says China's Xi offers help on Iran nhk.or.jp
Trump Says China is Supportive on Iran War as He Meets Xi in Beijing Bloomberg.com
Trump: China's President Said He Will Not Provide Iran With Military Support Haaretz
Trump: China's President Xi Pledged Not to Supply Iran With Military Equipment Haaretz
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help broker an end to the Iran conflict and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring how Middle East tensions have become intertwined with a broader effort by Washington and Beijing to steady relations. In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity set to air on Thursday evening in the US, Trump said Xi had personally expressed willingness to assist amid mounting concerns over disruptions in...
Trump claims China's Xi told him Beijing will not provide military equipment to Iran Anadolu Ajansı
Trump says Xi pledged not to arm Iran Middle East Eye
The US President called the Chinese leader's words a "bif statement"