US President Donald Trump said that China would face "big problems" if it supplied weapons to Iran. He told reporters near the White House, commenting on US intelligence data, CNN reports, writes UNN.
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Answering a question about US intelligence reports on possible arms supplies to Iran by China, Trump said: "If China does that, China will have big problems."
At the same time, the US President did not specify whether he had discussed this issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to him, a meeting with the Chinese leader is scheduled for early next month in China.
Intelligence data
Earlier, CNN reported, citing sources, that American intelligence believes that China may be preparing to supply Iran with new air defense systems in the coming weeks.
According to US estimates, Tehran may use the ceasefire as an opportunity to replenish its arms stockpiles with the support of foreign partners.