US Says Any Chinese Help to Iran Is ‘Totally Unacceptable’
What Happened
Donald Trump said he discussed the Iran conflict with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's visit to Washington. The discussion came as the US increased pressure on Beijing over concerns that China could provide direct or indirect support to Tehran. US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Washington had made it clear that any Chinese assistance to Iran, including intelligence, military equipment, or related components, would be ""totally unacceptable."" He added that the US had received assurances from Beijing that it was not providing such support.
Key Takeaways
The Iran conflict is becoming a key issue in US-China relations, with Washington seeking to prevent any Chinese support for Tehran while keeping broader diplomatic and economic talks with Beijing on track.