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Trump says he warned Xi on Iran aid; GOP senators call summit response too soft

After a lavish state visit, Trump and his ambassador say he told Xi that Chinese support for Iran is unacceptable, but Republican senators say that isn't enough.

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What to know

  • Reports say Chinese firms supplied Iran with satellite imagery used before a missile attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan, prompting bipartisan calls for Trump to confront Xi.
  • Trump hosted Xi for a state dinner and reciprocal state visit despite these allegations, drawing sharp criticism from GOP Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker.
  • Trump and US Ambassador David Perdue say Trump privately called China's Iran support 'unacceptable,' but GOP senators say the lavish welcome undercuts any real pressure on Beijing.
  • No confirmed change in Chinese behavior toward Iran has been reported following the summit.

Donald TrumpDonald Trump US PresidentXi JinpingXi Jinping Chinese PresidentRoger WickerRoger Wicker Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman (R-Miss.)Jeanne ShaheenJeanne Shaheen Ranking Democrat, Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeDavid PerdueDavid Perdue US Ambassador to China

Trump says he warned Xi on Iran aid; GOP senators call summit response too soft
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  1. 7

    GOP senators say Trump's Xi embrace undercuts the message

    Republican senators expressed dismay that Trump's warm treatment of Xi came despite allegations that China helped Iran target US troops, arguing the summit's tone contradicted any private warning.

    “We did, we did…”
    — Donald Trump, US President · source
    1. 4 outlets Trump needs to warn China's Xi against ‘dangerous alliance’ with Iran, expert says

      first by Fox News, 1d ago · also The Daily Boulder, The Hill, Middle East Eye

      4 more headlines
    2. 4 outlets Trump gives 'totally unacceptable' warning to Xi over China helping Iran

      first by Times of India, 1d ago · also ThePrint, Al-Monitor, NDTV

      3 more headlines
    • atrupar.com

      Q: Did you discuss the war with Iran with President Xi? TRUMP: We did. I think we're gonna do great. (China has reportedly helped Iran kill US troops)

      atrupar.comBluesky1d ago1.7k▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • Trump urged Xi Jinping to halt any Chinese assistance to Iran during their White House talks, according to U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue said the U.S. had made clear that “any help with China gives Iran is totally unacceptable.” He added that “President Trump

      @clashreportX1d ago58▲view on X ↗
    • eurasiareview@mastodon.social

      Trump Warned Xi Against Supporting Iran, US Ambassador Says By Alex Raufoglu Key Takeaways: US President Donald Trump directly warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing assistance to Iran during https://www. eurasiareview.com/26092026-tru mp-warned-xi-against-supporting-iran-us-ambassador-says/

      eurasiareview@mastodon.socialMastodon2h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Ambassador Perdue says Trump called China's Iran aid 'unacceptable' — US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump made clear in White House talks that Chinese assistance to Iran is unacceptable.

  3. 6

    Trump says he discussed Iran with Xi during the visit

    On the final day of Xi's state visit, while showing him the National Archives, Trump confirmed he raised the Iran war and China's alleged support for Tehran.

    • Then maybe pressure him to square his fawning love for Xi with his anti-communist rhetoric and how he demoniizes the American left so much worse.

      ImLikeReallySmartr/politics1d agoview on r/politics ↗
  4. 5

    Lawmakers call China's aid to Iran an 'act of war'

    Further reporting and lawmaker statements characterize Chinese support for Iran, including satellite imagery used before the deadly Jordan attack, as demanding a direct confrontation from Trump.

    1. 2 outlets As Trump Courts Xi, Pressure Mounts To Confront China Over Support For Iran

      first by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1d ago · also RFE/RL

    2. 1 outlet Lawmakers Urge Trump to Confront Xi on 'Act of War'

      first by Newser, 2d ago

  5. 4

    Shaheen says Trump should press Xi over Iran support

    Shaheen said Chinese firms were helping Tehran economically and militarily, citing reports that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a Jordan base from Chinese entities before a missile attack that killed three American soldiers.

    “his guest is a brutal, unelected, and oppressive dictator…”
    — Sen. Roger Wicker, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman · source

    1. 4 outlets first by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, 3d ago · also Al-Monitor, Straits Times, ABC News · read ↗

    2. 3 outlets Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says

      first by Yahoo, 1d ago · also Reuters, Al-Monitor

    • carlquintanilla.bsky.social

      ARMED SERVICES CHAIR: “.. I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome .. based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party,” @bloomberg.com

      carlquintanilla.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago723▲view on Bluesky ↗
  6. 3

    Wicker blasts 'lavish welcome' for Xi as a mistake

    Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker said on the Senate floor and in broadcast remarks that he would have advised against hosting Xi so lavishly, calling him untrustworthy given China's record.

  7. 2

    Shaheen urges Trump not to waver on Taiwan with Xi

    Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Jeanne Shaheen said at the Concordia Summit that Trump should not signal any retreat from Taiwan during talks with Xi.

    “will not say anything that indicates a lack of support for Taiwan…”
    — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

    1. 2 outlets first by SCMP, 5d ago · also SCMP China · read ↗

  8. 1

    Trump downplays China-Iran ties ahead of Xi's state visit

    Reporting details how Trump shifted from calling China an economic menace to praising Xi personally, brushing aside reports that China gave Iran satellite imagery.

    “I think he's behaved reasonably well.”
    — Donald Trump
    1. 11 outlets China helping Iran would be ‘totally unacceptable,’ Trump told Xi during visit: US ambasador

      first by Middle East Monitor, 1d ago · also Reuters, Straits Times, Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye, ABC Australia, Hindustan Times +4

      6 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Trump asks Xi to stop helping Iran

      first by The Telegraph, 1d ago · also Axios

      1 more headline
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  1. 2 outlets ‘They Assured Us’: US Ambassador to China Says Xi's Word Is Good on Iran Aid

    first by Mediaite, 1d ago · also Washington Examiner

    1 more headline
  2. 2 outlets Sen. Wicker Slams Chinese Leader Xi Ahead of State Visit, Says Trump Shouldn't Have Invited Him

    first by National Politics, 4d ago · also The Hill

    1 more headline
  3. 2 outlets Senator Wicker unhappy with President Trump's “lavish welcome” of China's Xi Jinping to U.S.

    first by Magnolia Tribune, 4d ago · also Bloomberg

    1 more headline

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