Beijing— China has strongly rejected media reports alleging that it is providing military assistance to Iran, calling the claims “purely fabricated” and warning of countermeasures if the United States imposes tariffs based on such accusations.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian dismissed the reports in a post on X, stating that Beijing has not extended any military support to Tehran. He cautioned that any tariff hikes by the United States on this basis would invite a firm response from China.
The statement comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran and growing scrutiny from Washington. Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned that China would face “big problems” if it were found to be aiding Iran militarily, though he acknowledged that he had not directly spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the issue.
Trump also reiterated his desire to see an end to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, while maintaining that the US would not allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Despite tensions, he confirmed that his previously postponed visit to China has now been rescheduled for May 14–15 in Beijing, with plans for reciprocal diplomatic engagements later in the year.
The developments highlight the fragile state of US-China relations, as both sides navigate strategic competition alongside ongoing global security concerns.
