BEIJING, CHINA April 12, 2026 – China has firmly rejected reports alleging it is preparing to supply weapons to Iran, describing the claims as “false and baseless.”
In a statement issued Saturday, a Chinese embassy spokesman said Beijing “has never provided weapons to any party to the conflict” and dismissed the information as untrue. The denial comes in response to recent U.S.
The reports surfaced amid fragile ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran following recent regional tensions involving U.S., Israeli, and Iranian forces. According to the U.S. intelligence cited, the potential arms transfer could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Chinese officials have repeatedly positioned Beijing as a proponent of stability in the Middle East and have called for all sides to exercise restraint. The foreign ministry has emphasized that China maintains a policy of non-interference and does not supply lethal weapons to parties actively engaged in conflict.
The denial was highlighted in real time on social media by BRICS-focused accounts, with one post featuring an image of President Xi Jinping and stating: “JUST IN: China rejects reports claiming it’s supplying weapons to Iran, calls the information false.”
U.S. President Donald Trump had previously warned China of “BIG PROBLEMS” if it proceeded with any such arms transfers. Beijing has not directly addressed the warning but continues to stress its commitment to peace and dialogue in the region.
Analysts note that the exchange reflects broader geopolitical frictions between Washington and Beijing, with arms proliferation claims often used as leverage in diplomatic and economic negotiations. China has not confirmed or denied any specific military cooperation with Iran beyond existing commercial ties, maintaining that all its actions comply with international law.
No immediate comment was available from Iranian officials on the latest Chinese statement.
This story is developing. Life News Agency will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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