China Delivering Missiles to Iran? Trump Warns of "Severe Consequences"
"If China delivers weapons to Iran, it will face serious consequences?"
On the 11th, responding to a question from U.S. media about alleged "China transferring air defense missiles to Iran," Trump issued the above warning.
The origin of this rumor lies in a report by Cable News Network (CNN) on the 11th, citing so-called "sources" claiming that China is "preparing to transfer new portable air defense missiles to Iran within the coming weeks."
But in reality, the entire U.S. media report is filled with vague expressions such as "there are indications that" and "sources say"—offering neither solid evidence nor clear sources. This kind of headless, groundless reporting is precisely the familiar tactic used by certain Western media outlets to smear China.
In response, China's Embassy in the United States has swiftly reacted, clearly stating that China has never provided weapons to any party involved in the conflict, and that these reports are entirely false.
Of course, even more interesting is Trump’s reaction. A few days ago, he angrily denounced CNN as "fake news," yet upon hearing this report from the same media outlet, he didn’t even mention "fake news" anymore—immediately issuing a threat against China, as if CNN had instantly become a "reliable source."
However, Trump’s threat carries little real weight—it was likely just an off-the-cuff remark made to handle media questions. After all, he previously threatened to impose tariffs on countries trading with Canada and Iran, but those threats ultimately went nowhere. His repeated flip-flopping and impulsive statements have become something akin to a reflexive habit.
Original Source: toutiao.com/article/1862267733160960/
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