CNN: China Preparing to Send Air Defense Missiles to Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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US intelligence indicates China is preparing to send air defense missiles to Iran, despite Beijing's claims of helping to broker a ceasefire. The move would mark a significant escalation in China's military support for Tehran, and comes as President Donald Trump plans to visit China next month.
China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran, according to US intelligence. The systems are shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs. Beijing may route the shipments through third countries to mask their origin. This move would be a significant escalation in China's military support for Tehran. China has publicly presented itself as a broker of the fragile ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US. President Donald Trump is set to visit China next month for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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