President Trump on Wednesday responded to a report that China would be providing weapons to Iran in the coming weeks, saying he would be surprised and “disappointed” if true.
Trump previously said that Xi Jinping had assured him that China would not provide weapons to Iran.
According to Reuters, China was planning to provide shoulder-launched missile systems to Iran in a $60-70 million deal.
Iran would receive 300-400 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) in the coming weeks.
China has since denied the report.
“Things like that happen, but that would be surprising,” Trump told reporters on Thursday when asked about the report.
Trump further stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping “told me very strongly he wouldn’t partake, but he knows I’d be quite disappointed.”
Trump added that Xi is coming to the US on September 24.
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Meanwhile, the US has resumed airstrikes against Iran after Iran targeted US troops in the Middle East on Tuesday.
Trump said on Wednesday, “We’re going to beat the f*cking sh*t out of them,” following attempted missile strikes on a US base.
US Central Command released footage of last night’s strikes after the roughly two-hour-long mission concluded.
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