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Archived story · published October 13, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 13, 2026

Trump Says He Does Not Believe Russia and China Are Helping Iran

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President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he does not believe China and Russia are providing significant aid to Iran. These remarks follow domestic criticism regarding his administration's energy agreements with Moscow and occur within the context of ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Donald Trump posted on Truth Social denying significant Chinese and Russian aid to Iran.
  • Trump stated that if such aid were occurring, the U.S. would be aware of it quickly.
  • Trump recently announced an agreement with Russia for diesel fuel to stabilize global prices.
  • Iran has previously supplied drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The report claims the diesel agreement was aimed at stabilizing prices ahead of the midterm elections.
  • Trump faces scrutiny over his prosecution of a war in Iran.

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