Trump Warns China and Russia: Interfering in Iran War Would Be ‘Very Bad for Them

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to China and Russia on Truth Social, stating that any direct interference in the ongoing conflict with Iran “would be very bad for them” and not in their best interests. The warning follows an active United States intelligence investigation examining whether Russia could have supplied advanced drone technology to assist Iranian targeting of Central Intelligence Agency facilities in the Middle East during March strikes.

US Intelligence Probes Potential Russian Tech Transfers

According to Reuters sources, US intelligence officials are reviewing whether the Kremlin provided technical support and drone components that enabled precise Iranian strikes on CIA sites. At least two CIA locations were hit during March, including one facility in Saudi Arabia and another in eastern Iraq. While investigators have not yet reached a formal conclusion regarding direct Kremlin involvement, officials point out that the precision of the hits matches the technological capabilities associated with Russian military hardware.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the situation during media appearances, acknowledging that China and Russia are actively “enabling some of the things Iran is doing.” When questioned about specific intelligence sharing, Hegseth noted that certain operational details remain classified. However, President Trump maintained publicly that he trusts both foreign leaders, stating on Truth Social that Russian President Vladimir Putin previously assured him he would not sell weapons to Iran, just as Trump sells weapons strictly to NATO allies rather than to Ukraine.

Military Escalation and Rejected Ceasefire Terms

The diplomatic warnings coincide with a severe military escalation in the region following the twelfth night of US strikes against Iranian targets. On Thursday, Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi delivered a fresh temporary ceasefire proposal from Washington to Tehran, which top Iranian officials swiftly and flatly rejected, according to reporting by the New York Times. In response to the diplomatic rejection and Houthi militant attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, President Trump told Axios he is seriously considering launching a massive military offensive, describing it as potentially “bigger than ever before.”

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump outlined two distinct paths for ending the conflict. He stated that the US can either continue military operations with a heavier dose of force to knock out remaining infrastructure or pursue a diplomatic resolution. While claiming that Tehran ultimately wants to make a deal but is hesitant to project weakness, Trump confirmed that backchannel communications remain active between US and Iranian representatives.

Regional Alliances and Strategic Stakes

When asked whether Israeli forces would participate in an expanded US offensive, President Trump told reporters that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government “would join in two minutes if I ask them to.” Despite that readiness, Trump stopped short of confirming any operational reliance on Israeli forces, noting that such a move carries distinct escalatory consequences regarding potential Iranian retaliation.