President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that a report Iran will receive 400 rocket launchers from China is 'surprising,' adding that he was told China would not participate in arming Tehran. The remark came in an exchange with a reporter, according to a transcript.
President Donald Trump reacted Wednesday evening to a report that Iran is set to receive 400 rocket launchers from China, calling the development 'surprising' and stating that he had been assured China would not supply arms to Tehran. The exchange, recorded by a reporter, adds a new dimension to Trump's public posture on Iran's military capabilities. The Zioneer has previously covered Trump's repeated warnings to Iran and his attempts to negotiate a nuclear deal, as well as his skepticism about Iran's compliance. The report of the rocket launcher shipment, if confirmed, would represent a significant addition to Iran's arsenal. The source of the report has not been independently verified.
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