Trump Blindly Backs Putin and Xi, Ignoring Iran's Military Ties
President Donald Trump declared his unwavering trust in Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, dismissing any notion that Russia or China are aiding Iran militarily or with intelligence, based solely on their denials. This statement directly contradicts the assessment of his own defense secretary made just days earlier during a Senate hearing.
During a session in the Oval Office focused on nuclear energy, Trump defended a post on Truth Social where he claimed Xi stated he would “not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran,” while Putin allegedly made a similar promise. Trump asserted that both nations were “not participating” in Iran’s conflict with the U.S., cautioning that it would be detrimental for them if they did.
A reporter pointed out that Pete Hegseth had informed the Senate Appropriations Committee that both countries were “enabling” Tehran at various levels. When asked how he differentiates “enabling” from assisting, Trump brushed off the inquiry.
“Well, I don't know that they're enabling. I mean, I will tell you that President Xi said he will not partake, and President Putin said the same thing ... I trust them,” Trump stated.
Despite his claims of trust, both Russia and China have historically provided substantial logistical support to Tehran without directly selling weapons. Reports indicate that both nations have supplied intelligence and technical assistance, including access to Russian satellite reconnaissance images for targeting and Chinese satellite data, along with access to Beijing’s BeiDou navigation system for missile and drone guidance.
China is also a key supplier of precursor chemicals and raw materials essential for Iran to produce fuel for ballistic missiles, which have targeted U.S. and allied bases throughout the Middle East.
Moreover, Beijing provides dual-use technological components critical for manufacturing one-way attack drones. China remains the largest buyer of Iranian oil exports, funneling tens of billions of dollars into Tehran’s military budget.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated since the U.S. began targeting Iranian infrastructure nearly two weeks ago. The Pentagon is reportedly deploying weapons, medics, and special forces to the Middle East as diplomatic solutions fade, with sources indicating Trump is growing increasingly impatient with the war's pace, which is largely unpopular among the American public.
