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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have “too much to lose.” Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on US troops. Trump has previously described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the Iran war. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have “too much to lose.” Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with int...S1
- Trump has previously described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the Iran war.S2
- Adding that the two countries would have 'too much to lose' in aiding the Islamic Republic.S3
- Donald Trump said he does not believe China or Russia is helping Iran in its war with the United States, saying both countries have too much to lose.S4
