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Lawmakers Urge Trump to Confront Xi on 'Act of War'
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Key Points:
- China has been supplying Iran's Defense Ministry with approximately 1,300 shipments of dual-use components, including electronics for drones and missile guidance systems, despite US sanctions and a naval blockade.
- US officials allege Chinese satellite imagery contributed to a deadly July attack on US forces and claim Chinese firms have provided chemicals for Iranian missiles and assisted in acquiring advanced weaponry.
- China continues to support Iran economically by purchasing most of its oil and facilitating payments through Chinese banks and shell companies using the yuan, circumventing US sanctions.
- The White House has refrained from publicly criticizing China to avoid jeopardizing broader trade and security negotiations, a stance criticized by some US lawmakers who argue it weakens pressure on Iran.
- While China denies its state-owned entities are aiding Iran's military efforts, US lawmakers have condemned China's actions as hostile, with some describing them as tantamount to acts of war against the United States.
