Trump posted on Truth Social that he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran. He added that if they are, it is at a very low level, and that they have too much to lose, citing that the U.S. would know quickly. The president's remarks echo a July statement in which he warned that any weapon sales would be "very bad" for the two powers.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied U.S. media reports that Moscow passed sensitive Iranian intelligence, including the locations of U.S. warships. Peskov said Russia has only sent humanitarian aid to Iran since the February 28 Middle East war began, and that no concrete assistance has been announced.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Beijing condemned U.S. and Israeli strikes but also criticized Iranian attacks on Gulf states. Wang added that China has supplied drones and dual‑use equipment to Iran, while denied that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation transferred chip‑making tools. Beijing's statements come as U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil sales tighten.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters that Washington remains vigilant over potential Chinese or Russian support for Iran, and that the U.S. will continue to monitor any intelligence sharing that could aid Iranian attacks.