- Trump stated he trusts both Putin and Xi, contradicting Hegseth's claims about their involvement in the Iran conflict, asserting that he believes they are not providing military or intelligence assistance based on their denials.
- Despite Trump's trust, both Moscow and Beijing have historically provided significant logistical support to Tehran, including intelligence and technical assistance.
- Trump emphasized that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, stating, 'they would use it if they had it,' and assured that the U.S. will not allow this to happen.
- Trump's comments come amid escalating tensions as the U.S. has intensified its military actions against Iran, with the Pentagon moving weapons and special forces to the Middle East.
- Trump's remarks also reflect his growing impatience with the ongoing conflict, which remains unpopular among the American public.
President Trump stated he trusts Putin and Xi, contradicting his defense secretary's claims of their support for Iran. He emphasized that Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, asserting, "we're not going to let that happen."12456
During a recent Oval Office appearance, Trump defended his position, claiming both leaders denied providing military assistance to Iran. He stated, “I trust them,” despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Reports indicate that both Russia and China have supplied significant logistical support to Tehran, including intelligence and technical assistance, which contradicts Trump's assertions.3
Trump's comments come amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with military actions intensifying. He warned that allowing Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon would lead to catastrophic consequences for the U.S. and its allies, stating, “We don't want to see Washington, D.C, or any of our cities, or Israel, or frankly the Middle East, destroyed with a nuclear weapon.”
As the Pentagon prepares to bolster its military presence in the Middle East, Trump remains impatient with the ongoing conflict, which is unpopular among the American public. He reiterated his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear capabilities, emphasizing the potential threat they pose if armed with such weapons.
“Trump dismissed a reporter's question about Hegseth's assessment that Russia and China are enabling Iran, saying he trusts the leaders' denials. The Pentagon is reportedly moving weapons, medics and special forces to the Middle East as the war intensifies and diplomatic hopes wane.”
The Independent
