Toggle navigation हिंदी खबर Trump says he would be "quite disappointed" if China sells weapons to Iran ANI | Updated: Jul 30, 2026 03:40 IST ANI News Join our Whatsapp channel Washington, DC [US], July 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be "disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran, reiterating assurances he said Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally given him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran.
In a twist that feels straight out of a political thriller, Ambassador David Purdue recently dropped a bombshell revelation: former President Donald Trump allegedly offered to sell American weapons to none other than China’s Xi Jinping. Yes, you heard that right. The same Xi Jinping whose country has been cozying up to Iran while the U.S. is trying to keep its distance. It’s like offering a lifebuoy to a shark.
Now, let’s unpack this a bit. First off, selling weapons to China? That’s about as popular as bringing your own tofu burger to a Texas BBQ. The U.S. has a long history of military tension with China, and this proposal seems to throw a wrench in the already strained relationship. I mean, can you imagine the meeting where this was suggested? “Hey Xi, how about we arm you with some of our finest? It’s a great deal, trust me!”
Purdue’s revelation has left many scratching their heads. Was this a serious proposition or just a casual conversation over a round of golf? One can only imagine Trump leaning over the golf cart, saying, “You know, Xi, I’ve got some really great weapons. The best weapons. You’d love them.”
But let’s not forget the backdrop here. China has been accused of helping Iran with its military ambitions, which makes the idea of selling them weapons even more eyebrow-raising. It’s like giving a kid a loaded slingshot and telling them not to aim it at the neighbor’s cat. Spoiler alert: they will.
Critics are naturally in an uproar over this revelation. Some are questioning whether Trump was just trying to strike a deal for a potential future business venture (because why not mix politics and profit, right?). Others are concerned about the implications for U.S. national security. After all, selling arms to a country that might use them against your allies is not exactly a textbook example of diplomacy.
So, what does this all mean? Well, it’s another chapter in the ongoing saga of Trump’s unconventional approach to foreign policy. Whether you love him or hate him, you have to admit, he keeps things interesting.
In the end, let’s hope that this proposal remains just that – a proposal. After all, the last thing the world needs is more weapons in the hands of those who are already playing a dangerous game. And as for Trump? Maybe next time he should stick to selling real estate. At least that way, the only thing getting bombed will be the prices.
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