Trump downplays claims that Russia, China are helping Iran, says he does not believe it
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed claims that Russia and China are providing support to Iran, stating he does not believe such assistance is occurring. He also announced a new agreement for Russia to supply significant quantities of diesel fuel to global markets.
Why it matters
The statement highlights shifting geopolitical alliances and energy trade policies between the U.S., Russia, and Iran.
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.
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. If they are, it’s at a very low level, but I don’t believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast!”
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