President Donald Trump said late Monday, Oct. 12, that he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran in the ongoing conflict.

He wrote on Truth Social that both countries have “too much to lose” to enable Tehran. Trump added that he had seen comments from critics and opponents claiming China and Russia were aiding the “wonderful” Islamic Republic of Iran. “I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the ‘wonderful’ Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump posted, according to Just the News ^[1].

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has stretched into its eighth month, launched by Trump on Feb. 28, 2026, as NaturalNews.com reported that the war has already cut off an estimated 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply ^[2]. The conflict remains broadly unpopular among Americans, and Congress never voted to authorize the military action or spend tax dollars on it, according to reporting from the news outlet ^[3].

Gasoline and diesel prices have soared, driven primarily by Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported ^[4]. Oil prices closed at their highest level in more than three years in March, with U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude rising 5.46% to settle at $99.64 per barrel, while international benchmark Brent crude gained 4.22% ^[5].

Concerns are mounting about depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles and the steep financial cost borne by friendly countries in the region. A Stifel analysis noted that the Trump administration’s push to rebuild the U.S. defense industrial base is creating a multiyear investment cycle, as China’s tightening export controls collide with a looming rearmament period ^[6].

Trump has faced mounting pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on U.S. troops, according to NDTV ^[7]. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News' Kristen Welker in March that military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not new.

Despite these assessments, Trump has continued to publicly dismiss the intelligence findings. His statements contradict what U.S. intelligence reports in recent months have found: that both countries directly support Tehran ^[8].

Moscow and Beijing maintain close ties with Tehran, and China has condemned U.S. attacks on Iran as a violation of Iranian sovereignty, according to Reuters ^[9]. The Chinese government has also stated that Iran has a “legitimate right” to pursue a peaceful nuclear program as a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ^[10].

Trump’s latest response to the energy crisis was a deal with Russia to “immediately supply” more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to American and global marketplaces, announced on Friday. Russia agreed to sell the U.S. 1.8 million metric tons of diesel over three months, followed by a million tons a month, according to Russia Today ^[11].

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the administration’s posture on the conflict during a Sunday appearance, when asked about the ongoing military operation. “You know, they are collapsing. They can’t pay their soldiers,” he added. The comments came as analysts noted the Russian diesel deal was having limited impact, if any, on prices, per FreightWaves ^[12].

The war continues with no clear end in sight, despite predictions from Trump and other officials that it would last only weeks. Video analysis from BrightVideos.com noted that the conflict is not nearing resolution but rather is entrenched in a prolonged state of escalation, and that when Trump issues proclamations of imminent peace, those statements must be viewed with extreme skepticism ^[13].

U.S. officials maintain that strikes have severely diminished Iran’s military capacity, but operational realities suggest otherwise. BrightVideos.com reported that Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its demands, including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions and ending U.S. military operations ^[14]. The president and other administration officials have argued that the objective is stopping Iran’s nuclear program ^[15].

1. Trump denies China, Russia aiding Iran: 'We would know about it'. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/trump-denies-china-russia-aiding-iran-we-would-know-about-it?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
2. The LENR Revolution Trumps War on Iran Is Forcing the World to Embrace Exotic Breakthrough Energy Solutions It O - NaturalNews.com, May 25, 2026.
3. The White Houses War on Iran A Catastrophic Failure of Foresight That Will Plunge the West Into Economic Ruin - NaturalNews.com, March 06, 2026.
4. Global allies BALK at Trumps call to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz - NaturalNews.com, March 17, 2026.
5. Oil Prices Hit Multi Year High Amid Persian Gulf Tensions - NaturalNews.com, March 31, 2026.
6. Beyond The SPR: Stifel Spots Another Depleted Strategic Stockpile In Urgent Need Of Rebuilding. https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/beyond-spr-stifel-spots-another-depleted-strategic-stockpile-urgent-need-rebuilding
7. "Too Much To Lose": Trump Says Does Not Believe China ... https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/too-much-to-lose-trump-says-does-not-believe-china-russia-helping-iran-12179146
8. Trump says he does not believe China and Russia help Iran, contradicting US intelligence. https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-and-russia-help-iran-contradicting
9. Trump says he does not believe China and Russia help ... https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-says-he-does-not-believe-china-russia-are-helping-iran-at-all-2026-10-13/
10. Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China. https://www.rt.com/news/646682-china-iran-civilian-nuclear-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
11. Ukraine’s worst diplomatic nightmare just got closer. https://www.rt.com/russia/647043-ukraine-diplomacy-trump-putin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
12. Russian diesel deal having limited impact, if any, on prices. https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russian-diesel-deal-having-limited-impact-if-any-on-prices
13. Health Ranger Report - COUNTDOWN TO WORST CASE WORLD WAR - Mike Adams - BrightVideos.com, June 11, 2026. by Mike Adams - BrightVideos.com
14. Bright Videos News - AI BUBBLE CRASH HIDDEN FRONTIER AI TECH - Mike Adams - BrightVideos.com, August 21, 2026. by Mike Adams - BrightVideos.com
15. From Midnight Hammer to begging for uranium The delusion of American power in a war that never ends - NaturalNews.com, May 07, 2026.