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Trump told China’s Xi that support for Iran was ‘totally unacceptable’: US ambassador

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Christenson, J. (2026, September 25). Trump told China’s Xi that support for Iran was ‘totally unacceptable’: US ambassador. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/us-news/trump-told-chinas-xi-that-support-for-iran-was-totally-unacceptable-us-ambassador/

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During their summit in Washington, DC, President Trump told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that supporting Iran is “totally unacceptable,” according to US Ambassador David Perdue. This communication came after China provided significant economic and intelligence support to Iran. Perdue indicated progress, noting evidence suggesting China has begun to heed the warning. Meanwhile, US special envoys are reportedly working on a peace proposal with Iran involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the naval blockade.

Written by AI on 2026-09-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 focused largely on AI regulation amid escalating tensions over advancements in artificial intelligence technology. The meeting aimed to address mutual concerns about the risks associated with rapid AI development but ended with both sides maintaining their positions, despite attempts by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize "equality" and "reciprocity." Chinese state media highlighted the high-level reception Xi received at the White House as a sign of equality between the two nations, while US officials viewed reciprocity more transactionally. This divergence in interpretation has led to skepticism about whether genuine progress was made regarding AI guardrails or broader diplomatic cooperation.

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Josh Christenson

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President Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping during their closely watched summit in Washington, DC, to stop supporting Iran in its war against the US, according to a US official. uncertain

Trump → tell → official

US Ambassador David Perdue told CNBC on Friday that Trump informed Xi any direct — or indirect — support for Tehran was “totally unacceptable.” asserted

support → tell → Tehran

“We have made it very clear to them weeks ago that any help that they would give Iran, whether it be direct or indirect, whether it be intelligence or parts or military equipment, was totally unacceptable. asserted

it → make → Iran

President Trump made that very clear again yesterday,” Perdue said in an interview. asserted

Perdue → make → interview

Asked by reporters at the White House, Trump affirmed he “did” make that clear in his Thursday meeting with China’s leader. asserted

that → ask → leader

China has provided Iran both economic support, in the form of buying up 90% of Iran’s oil exports, and intelligence support, in the form of reportedly supplying satellite images earlier this month of an air base in Jordan before and after a deadly missile strike that killed three US service members. uncertain

that → provide → members

“They basically do what we do,” Trump said when asked on Air Force One about the Wall Street Journal report. asserted

Trump → do → report

“When they say China spies on us, I say, ‘You’re right, and we spy on them too.' asserted

we → say → them

On Friday, Perdue noted progress: “We have seen evidence that they have listened to us,” he said. asserted

he → note → us

“They pulled some things down,” Perdue added, noting: “We have evidence they pay attention when President Trump speaks about Iran.” asserted

Trump → pull → Iran

The warning came after US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held meetings with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly that have reportedly resulted in a new purported peace proposal to be carried out in phases, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. uncertain

that → come → Reuters

The first phase would end the US naval blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. asserted

phase → end → Hormuz

A US official said Friday that “positive and constructive discussions through the mediators” were occurring — without confirming the exact outlines of the peace proposal. “The United States is in a very strong position with control of the Strait of Hormuz, so we are not in a rush,” the official added. asserted

official → say → rush

Almost 40 million barrels of oil have also passed through the strait in the past 48 hours, the official noted, suggesting Iran’s grip on the critical energy chokepoint may be slipping. uncertain

grip → pass → chokepoint

Trump told China’s Xi that support for Iran was ‘totally unacceptable’: US ambassador

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