On October 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed claims that Russia and China were assisting Iran, stating he did not believe they were involved due to potential negative consequences for both nations. In posts on Truth Social, Trump also announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin where Russia would supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the U.S. market immediately, followed by larger shipments in November and thereafter. Additionally, Trump discussed tariff reductions and new technology dialogues during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington earlier that month.
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On October 12, US President Donald Trump dismissed claims that China and Russia are aiding Iran, asserting he does not believe they are helping Iran at all. In posts on Truth Social, Trump argued that China and Russia have "too much to lose" if they were involved with Tehran, adding the US would quickly become aware of such involvement. This assertion came amid ongoing conflicts between the United States and Iran since February 28, when US and Israeli strikes hit Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran on Israel and Gulf states hosting American bases. Trump has previously maintained that both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin remain neutral in these hostilities.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (October 12, 2026) (local time) dismissed claims made by “Radical Left Morons and Lunatics” that Russia and China were helping Iran, saying he did not believe the two countries were assisting Tehran, while arguing that Moscow and Beijing had too much to lose by becoming involved.
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Moscow → dismiss → much
In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said, “I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the ‘wonderful’ Islamic Republic of Iran.
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China → say → Iran
If they are, it’s at a very low level, but I don’t believe they are at all.
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they → ’ → level
They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast!”
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we → have → it
Mr. Trump’s remarks came amid his recent engagements with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, including discussions on energy supplies, economic cooperation and bilateral relations.
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remarks → come → supplies
Mr. Trump last week held a telephone conversation with the Russian President, following which he announced a proposed arrangement under which Russia would supply diesel fuel to American and global markets.
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Russia → hold → markets
According to Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, the conversation between the two leaders lasted an hour and a half, and was “very substantive” and friendly, with discussions covering economic initiatives, energy supplies and international issues.
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In a post on Truth Social following the conversation, Mr. Trump announced that Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to American and global markets, followed by additional shipments in the coming months.
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Russia → follow → months
“I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace, another 500,000 tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 tons immediately thereafter.
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Russia → conclude → November
Additionally, based on the condition of their diesel refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 tons of diesel fuel,” the post read.
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post → base → fuel
Mr. Trump linked the proposed supplies to a reduction in energy prices, saying: “Between our total control of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian energy, diesel prices for Americans and, indeed, the world, will be coming down, in record numbers, and fast!”
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prices → link → numbers
Mr. Trump’s engagement with the Chinese President came during Mr. Xi’s three-day visit to Washington in September 2026.
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engagement → come → September
The U.S. President described his meeting with his Chinese counterpart as one focused on “friendship, strength, and success” between the two countries.
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President → describe → countries
The visit marked Mr. Xi’s second meeting with Mr. Trump in less than six months.
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Following the visit, the United States and China agreed on more favourable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction, and established a new dialogue on emerging technologies during the summit, according to a White House fact sheet.
The fact sheet said the two countries had operationalised the U.S.-China Board of Trade and the U.S.-China Board of Investment, established at the May 2026 summit in Beijing.
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countries → follow → Beijing
China also agreed to import at least 10 million metric tonnes of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028, according to the fact sheet.
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