WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-US President Donald Trump has revealed that he wrote to Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging him not to supply weapons to Iran, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The letter, reportedly penned by Trump, was a response to concerns that China might be arming Iran, a claim Beijing has repeatedly denied.

In an interview with Fox Business, Trump disclosed that Xi Jinping responded with a letter assuring him that China is not providing military aid to Iran.

“I wrote him a letter asking him not to do that, and he wrote me a letter saying that, essentially, he’s not doing that,” Trump said, without specifying when the letters were exchanged.

The exchange comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to simmer, with the two nations engaged in a fragile ceasefire.

China, a major importer of Iranian oil, has maintained that it is not involved in the conflict and has urged all parties to show restraint.

Trump’s comments highlight the delicate balance of international diplomacy, as the US and China navigate their complex relationship amidst global tensions.

The US president is set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15, with trade, security, and regional conflicts expected to dominate the agenda.