Washington, DC [US], April 21 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that American forces intercepted a vessel allegedly carrying materials from China intended for Iran, describing the shipment as a “gift” amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Speaking in an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Trump said the United States had recently seized a ship carrying unspecified items, suggesting it may have originated from China and was bound for Iran.
“We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it which wasn’t very nice—a gift from China, perhaps, I don’t know,” Trump said. “I was a little surprised, because I have a very good relationship and I thought I had an understanding with President Xi, but that’s all right. That’s the way war goes, right?”
Trump also said the U.S. military remains well-supplied, adding that stockpiles of ammunition and equipment have improved in recent weeks. “So we’ve used this to restock, and they probably have done a little bit of restocking,” he said.
The president did not provide further details about the vessel, the nature of its cargo, or the location of the reported seizure.
The remarks come amid tensions surrounding a fragile ceasefire involving Iran, which is set to expire on April 22, as discussions continue over a potential resolution to the conflict.
Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to visit China to meet President Xi Jinping from May 14 to May 15. The meeting had been postponed due to U.S. military operations involving Iran.
In a post on Truth Social last month, Trump said, “My meeting with the highly respected President of China, President Xi Jinping, which was originally postponed due to our military operation in Iran, has been rescheduled and will take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th.”
He added that he plans to host the Chinese president and his wife for a reciprocal visit to Washington later this year. (ANI)
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