Donald Trump trusted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s assurance that China would not sell or provide weapons to Iran. Days later, Reuters reported that Iran could receive up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence systems. The reported deal involves QW-12 and FN-16 systems worth an estimated $60–70 million. Reuters sources said the weapons were planned to move from Urumqi through Pakistan before reaching Iran. Islamabad has categorically denied involvement, calling the claim false, while Beijing has called the reports “completely groundless.” So did Asim Munir betray Trump? The evidence does not establish that. There is no verified proof that Munir authorised or facilitated any shipment. But the reported transit route raises a much bigger question about Pakistan’s balancing act between Washington, Beijing and Tehran. If the deal proceeds, will Trump demand answers from China and Pakistan? And can Islamabad remain Washington’s mediator while staying firmly aligned with Beijing?
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Did China, Pakistan Double-Cross Trump? Report Claims Iran Received 500 Missiles Amid US Offensive
