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US ambassador says Trump told Xi any Chinese help to Iran is 'totally unacceptable'
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- Local time
- 11:45 AM in New York
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- United States
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue told CNBC that President Trump reiterated to Xi Jinping that any direct or indirect Chinese help to Iran, including intelligence, parts or military equipment, is unacceptable. Perdue said Washington believes China has given indirect support to keeping Hormuz closed but has no direct evidence.
Why it matters
China is Iran's largest trade partner and has refused to help enforce U.S. sanctions, so its stance shapes how long Tehran can hold out on Hormuz.
Sources (2)
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
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Correction
- Corrected the time from 12:53 PM New York time, Sep 25, 2026 to 11:45 AM New York time, Sep 25, 2026; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera. Why and evidence