What we know as Trump says China agreed not to send weapons to Iran
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President Trump stated that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
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President Trump announced Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. This statement, shared by the President, addresses a critical geopolitical concern regarding arms proliferation to a nation frequently sanctioned over its nuclear program and regional activities. The agreement, if confirmed, would represent a significant diplomatic development between the United States and China concerning Middle Eastern security. Politico's China and Indo-Pacific Affairs correspondent, Phelim Kine, is expected to provide further analysis on this claim.
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