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China Set to Deliver Hundreds of Mobile Air Defense Launchers to Iran Within Weeks

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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China plans to deliver up to 400 mobile air defense missile launchers to Iran within weeks, enhancing Tehran's air defense amid its conflict with the US. The shipment will transit through Pakistan, though both China and Pakistan deny involvement. This deal marks a major rearmament effort by Iran and highlights growing military ties between China and Iran.

01China will send up to 400 mobile air defense missile launchers to Iran within weeks.
02The shipment will depart from Urumqi, China, and pass through Pakistan to reach Iran.
03The deal is valued at $60-70 million and aims to bolster Iran's damaged air defenses.
04Mobile launchers can be quickly deployed and target low-flying aircraft and drones.
05China and Pakistan deny involvement, calling reports baseless and emphasizing peace efforts.
06US intelligence suggests China and Russia have provided Iran with intelligence support recently.

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