
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that US forces intercepted a ship en route to Iran, which he stated was carrying a "gift" from China. Trump told CNBC that the "gift" "wasn't very nice" and expressed surprise, noting he believed he had an "understanding" with China's President Xi Jinping. This incident follows an assurance Trump said he received from President Xi a week prior, indicating there would be no Chinese weapons deliveries to Iran, a long-standing partner of Beijing. The interception occurred as Tehran reportedly attempts to restock its military during a ceasefire period.
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