China Denies US Accusations Of Supplying Weapons To Iran, Makes BIG Statement On Strait Of Hormuz

Beijing: Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, China has dismissed U.S. intelligence reports—alleging that it is supplying or preparing to supply weapons to Iran—as entirely baseless and malicious accusations. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, stated, "We firmly oppose baseless accusations or malicious insinuations."

China has consistently adopted a cautious and responsible stance regarding the export of military items, implementing strict controls in accordance with its domestic export control laws, regulations, and international obligations.

This response from China follows a CNN report—citing U.S. intelligence sources—which claimed that China is preparing to supply Iran with air defense systems and shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles (MANPADS). However, China has repeatedly clarified that it is not providing weapons to any party involved in the conflict, asserting that any such allegations are unfounded.

What Did China Say Regarding Strait of Hormuz?

Separately, amidst threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, China has appealed to all parties to exercise peace and restraint. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that maintaining the safety, stability, and unimpeded flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is in the interest of the entire international community. He expressed hope that the relevant parties would adhere to the temporary ceasefire agreement, remain committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic channels, and avoid a recurrence of hostilities. Guo added that China stands ready to play a positive and constructive role in resolving the crisis. He described the talks currently underway in Islamabad as a positive step toward de-escalating tensions.

What is Donald Trump's Tariff Threat?

It is worth noting that on Sunday, during an appearance on the Fox News program 'Sunday Morning Futures', U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at China, issuing a stern warning that a 50 percent tariff would be imposed on goods from any country that sells weapons to Iran. Trump said, "I doubt they will do that... I don't think they will, though they might have done a little bit of it initially. If we catch them doing so, a 50 percent tariff will be imposed on their goods." In this context, Trump referred to reports that China was supplying shoulder-fired missiles to Iran.