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US says China pledged not to arm Iran during ceasefire

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranUSUS says China pledged not to arm Iran during ceasefirePentagon says Beijing offered assurances as US tightens blockade and warns Tehran talks could quickly give way to renewed strikes
2-MIN READ2-MIN1 ListenTeresa Elena Frontadoin WashingtonPublished: 10:42pm, 16 Apr 2026Updated: 10:48pm, 16 Apr 2026China has assured the United States that it will not supply weapons to Iran during the current ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, as Washington stepped up pressure on Tehran to agree to a broader peace deal brokered by Pakistan.
Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Beijing had conveyed the assurance directly, amid heightened concerns in Washington about external support for Iran during the fragile pause in fighting.
“Trump has a strong and direct relationship with Xi. They communicated on that, and China said that is not going to happen,” Hegseth said, referring to reports of a possible Chi..

Last criminal case against Trump dismissed; name cleared in 2020 US elections interference case

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‘Criticize me all you want’: Kash Patel shields girlfriend Alexis Wilkins from trolling, says she’s a true patriot

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