Beijing (ANTARA) - The Chinese government has affirmed that it is not\nsupplying weapons for war to Iran, rendering US President Donald Trump\u2019s\nthreat to impose an additional 50% tariff on China inappropriate.<\/p>\n
\u201cChina always acts prudently and responsibly in the export of\nmilitary products, and implements strict controls in accordance with\nChinese laws and regulations on export controls and applicable\ninternational obligations. Related media reports are entirely\nfabricated,\u201d said Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Guo\nJiakun during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday (14\/4).<\/p>\n
Previously, it was reported that US President Donald Trump threatened\nto impose a 50% tariff on Chinese goods if it is proven that China is\nsupplying weapons to Iran.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the US continues to raise tariffs against China based on these\naccusations, China will respond with retaliatory measures,\u201d added Guo\nJiakun.<\/p>\n
Other reports indicate that Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps\n(IRGC) will utilise new military capabilities if the war with the United\nStates and Israel continues, according to Iranian media outlet Fars.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have not yet used our full capabilities, and if the war\ncontinues, we will reveal capabilities unknown to the enemy,\u201d said IRGC\nSpokesperson Hossein Mohebbi.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, on Monday (13\/4), Iran\u2019s Defence Ministry Spokesperson\nReza Talaeinik stated that the capabilities of Iran\u2019s armed forces have\nincreased, with sufficient missiles, drones, weapons, ammunition, and\nother military equipment to continue offensive and defensive operations\nin the future, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA.<\/p>\n
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ordered by President Trump is\nalso seen as worsening the situation and constituting a dangerous and\nirresponsible step.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the temporary ceasefire agreement still in effect, the US is\nincreasing its military deployments and carrying out a targeted\nblockade, which will only worsen the confrontation, heighten tensions,\nundermine the already fragile ceasefire, and further endanger safe\npassage through the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d stated Guo Jiakun.<\/p>\n
China, according to Guo Jiakun, believes that only a complete\nceasefire can fundamentally create conditions to de-escalate the\nsituation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge the relevant parties to respect the ceasefire agreement,\nadhere to the direction of peaceful talks, and take concrete actions to\nde-escalate the situation so that normal traffic through the Strait can\nresume as soon as possible,\u201d added Guo Jiakun.<\/p>\n
The primary priority, added Guo Jiakun, is to prevent the recurrence\nof fighting by all means and to maintain the hard-won ceasefire\nmomentum.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe relevant parties must abide by the temporary ceasefire and\ncontinue efforts to resolve disputes through political and diplomatic\nmeans. China will continue to work with the international community for\npeace, bring the relevant parties to the negotiating table, and strive\nto restore peace and stability to the Middle East as soon as possible,\u201d\nhe stated.<\/p>\n
The war involving Iran, the US, and Israel since 28 February 2026 has\ntriggered a surge in global oil prices due to Tehran\u2019s blockade of the\nStrait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
In addition to the surge in global oil prices, the war has killed\nmore than 1,400 people and caused damage to Iranian facilities estimated\nat $270 billion or approximately Rp4.6 quadrillion.<\/p>\n
Then, on 8 April 2026, the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire\nfor two weeks, accompanied by peace negotiation efforts in Islamabad on\n10 April 2026.<\/p>\n
However, those negotiations failed to reach an agreement, with the\nissue of the Strait of Hormuz being one of the main points of\ncontention.<\/p>\n
As a result, on Sunday (12\/4), the US Central Command (CENTCOM)\nstated that it would begin blockading that maritime route on Monday\n(13\/4) at 14:00 local time or 10:00 Eastern Time (21:00 WIB),\nimplementing Trump\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz is known to be the route for approximately 20%\nof the world\u2019s supply of oil, petroleum products\/crude oil, and\nliquefied natural gas (LNG).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/china-denies-supplying-weapons-for-war-to-iran-1776214245", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }