Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he gives Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin the benefit of the doubt regarding speculation about possible munitions supplies to Iran.

The post referred to claims that the effectiveness of Iranian missiles in targeting bases, along with the condition of Iran's defenses, had prompted speculation about possible outside assistance from China or Russia. Such speculation intersects with well-documented military ties among the three countries: Iran has supplied Shahed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine, and Beijing and Tehran signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement in 2021. The United States maintains extensive sanctions on Iran's defense sector, and any external arming of Iran would carry significant implications for Middle East security dynamics and U.S. relations with both powers.

Trump wrote: "There has been some speculation that the success of the Iranian missiles at targeting bases and such, as well aa the supply given the annihilation of there defense, suggests some nafarious help from the likes of China and Russia."

He added: "I do not know but Trump gives both leaders the benefit of the doubt."

The original Investinglive item framed the post as Trump saying he trusts Xi and Putin when it comes to selling or supplying munitions to Iran. The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and U.S. military posture in the Middle East, where the question of outside military support to Tehran remains a recurring concern for U.S. policymakers and allies.