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Ted Cruz: “President Trump is trying to get China to assist with Iran.”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published May 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 30:24

Look, it depends. There are a number of things that President Trump is trying to accomplish. One of the things he's trying to do President Trump is trying to get China to assist with Iran. And China is the main purchaser of Iranian oil. And so China could exert a lot of leverage over Iran. (30:24–30:30)

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Asserts that President Trump is seeking China's assistance regarding Iran.

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