China to send weapons shipment to Iran amid ceasefire with US: Report
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US intelligence suggests China may supply Iran with new air defense systems, including shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, amid a delicate ceasefire with Washington. The potential shipment has raised concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the potential for future conflict.
A report claims China is planning to send a weapons shipment to Iran, including air defense systems. The shipment is expected to include shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, known as MANPADS. Iran may be taking advantage of the ceasefire to restock certain weapons systems. The Chinese embassy in Washington has denied the allegations. A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect recently, after weeks of fighting. The conflict has resulted in nearly 3,000 Iranian deaths and at least 13 US servicemen deaths.
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