Amidst the war raging in Western Asia, a trade war seems to be breaking out between America and China. China has completely rejected those media reports in which Beijing’s military assistance to Iran was claimed, terming them as fabricated. Also warned that if the US increases tariffs by making such false allegations, it will also not remain silent.

What did the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry say?

China has rejected claims of providing military aid to Iran. Said that these reports are completely fabricated. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said, ‘Media reports related to China’s allegations of providing military assistance to Iran are completely fabricated. If America imposes tariffs on China based on these allegations, China will retaliate.

Trump had threatened 50 percent tariff

This statement has come after America’s accusation of helping Iran and threatening to impose 50 percent tariff on Beijing. China has already clearly denied that it is providing air defense related weapons to Iran. Said that if Trump imposes additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods using this allegation as an excuse, then China will also retaliate.

A person with knowledge of the matter told NBC, citing American intelligence reports, that China is planning to deliver new air defense weapons to Iran in the next few weeks or has already sent it. For this reason, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on China.

China expressed objection to the decision

China has also objected to US President Donald Trump’s decision to implement blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing has strongly criticized Trump’s move and termed the American action as dangerous and irresponsible. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying, ‘Targeted American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will further increase tension. Besides, the ceasefire agreement, which is already going through a critical phase, will be further damaged.

Also read – What was loaded on the Chinese ship which broke the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz?

The war between US-Israel and Iran continues. On Tuesday (March 17), Israel Defense Force claimed to have killed Iranian commander Ghulamreza Sulemani. The Israeli army said that it has killed the head of the Basij unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Forces (IRGS), who had been serving as the commander of the Basij unit for the last 6 years.

Claim of Larijani being killed

Israel has also claimed that Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani has been killed in the airstrike carried out last night. Larijani is counted among the powerful officers of Iran. However, Iran has not yet given any official response to these Israeli claims.

What did the Israeli Defense Minister say?

Israeli Defense Minister Coats said, Larijani and Basij commanders have been eliminated in the IDF attack. He has warned that we will target whoever plans the destruction of Israel. Till now no response has been given by Iran on this.

COMMANDER OF THE BASIJ UNIT ELIMINATED

Yesterday, the IDF targeted & eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years.

Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the main repression operations in Iran, employing severe violence,… pic.twitter.com/aJ0dNtCFz0

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 17, 2026

Israel posted on social media platform

War continues for 17 days

There is a war going on in West Asia between Iran and America and Israel for 17 days. The conflict in the Middle East began on February 28, when the US and Israeli coalition carried out air strikes on Iran. In response, Iran attacked Gulf countries providing US military bases and blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz to exert pressure against the US and Israel.

Ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran (US-Israel-Iran War) Today is the 14th day of. Attacks from both sides are continuously intensifying and the situation remains tense. Meanwhile, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei) On Thursday, he issued his first public statement after assuming office.

In his statement, Mojtaba Khamenei gave a strong warning to America. He said that America Middle East (Middle East Tensions) Close your military bases in India. If this is not done then attacks on those targets will continue.

Donald Trump’s claim- Khamenei is alive

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump gave a statement regarding Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump said that Khamenei is still alive. However, he also claimed that he might be seriously injured, but is alive in some way or the other.

America’s special discount on the purchase of Russian oil

America has issued a special exemption of 30 days for the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products stranded in the sea. US Finance Minister Scott Besant said that the purpose of this decision is to handle the global market which has become unstable due to the Iran war.

Iran’s stern warning

Iran has also given a clear warning that if there is even the slightest attack on its energy infrastructure or ports, it will set the oil and gas resources of the entire region on fire. According to the Iranian military spokesperson, in retaliation, all those oil and gas systems which benefit America and its allies will be targeted.