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UPDATED Apr 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET

Apr 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET

Trump asks Xi not to supply Iran with weapons

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Donald Trump requested Xi Jinping in a letter not to provide Iran with weapons, according to a recent interview.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: asked Xi Jinping not to give Iran weapons

WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 6:53 AM ET

WHERE: Washington

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)

Trump: China Agrees Not to Send Weapons to Iran · Apr 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET
Trump claims China won't send weapons to Iran · Apr 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Trump asks Xi to refrain from arming Iran · Apr 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Chinese President Denies Sending Weapons to Iran · Apr 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump to Open Strait of Hormuz for China · Apr 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending · Apr 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Trump hints at Iran peace talks in next two days · Apr 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Trump Watches U.F.C. Fight Amid Iran Deal Talks · Apr 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Trump Agrees To Ceasefire With Iran · Apr 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
China Engages in Iran Diplomacy to Win Trump Favor · Apr 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Trump optimistic about Iran peace deal in Pakistan · Apr 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
White House Discusses Iran Ceasefire with Beijing · Apr 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM ET
China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Officials Say · Apr 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Trump believes China influenced Iran's negotiations · Apr 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET

Sources (3): Bloomberg, South China Morning Post, Straits Times

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