{
  "id": 14140279,
  "title": "Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-are-helping-iran-at-14140279",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261013/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-are-helping-iran-at-all"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump conveyed on Monday that he does not believe China and Russia are aiding Iran, stating their involvement would be minimal at best. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referenced criticisms and opponents suggesting China and Russia were assisting Iran. However, Trump maintained that if they were indeed providing support, the United States would become aware of it swiftly. In July, Trump expressed trust in China and Russia not to aid Tehran in the ongoing Iran conflict, but warned that any involvement would have dire consequences for these nations. The United States and Iran have been embroiled in a war since February 28, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which Iran retaliated against with strikes on Israel and Gulf states hosting US military bases. These attacks have resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. Trump has previously characterized Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as neutral entities during the Iran war. Moscow and Beijing remain in the spotlight amid this conflict.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran \"at all,\" adding that Moscow and Beijing had \"too much to lose\" if they enabled Tehran. Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics and opponents that China and Russia were helping Iran. \"If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at…",
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        "published": "2026-10-12T23:02:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "World News Today Live Updates: Trump says midterms won’t affect Iran policy, war to end ‘very soon’",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T01:51:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran ‘at all’",
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        "outlet": "Haaretz",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T03:00:17.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran ‘at all’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-are-helping-iran-at-14125695",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:44:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump warns China and Russia risk much if aiding Iran",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-are-helping-iran-at-14123149",
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-dismisses-reports-of-russian-chinese-aid-to-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:57:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-are-helping-iran-at-14151091",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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