Trump says he does not believe China or Russia are supplying Iran weapons

CBS reported that President Trump said on Truth Social he did not believe China or Russia were providing weapons to Iran, saying both leaders had told him otherwise in prior talks. The post came with context that U.S. officials and reporting have still described substantial external intelligence and technology support to Iran.

Why this matters. If true, the claim would narrow immediate escalation blame narratives; if incorrect, it signals mixed interagency messaging. Either way, it affects pressure and public accountability around Iran’s military supply chain and U.S. escalation framing.