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China to Supply Iran with 400 Shoulder-Fired Air Defense Missiles Amid US Conflict

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

China plans to deliver around 400 shoulder-fired air defense missiles to Iran within weeks, enhancing Tehran's short-range defense amid ongoing US tensions. The deal includes advanced QW-12 and FN-16 missile systems, while China denies the reports. Iran already operates other Chinese air defense technologies like the Shen Nong laser system.

01China will supply Iran with about 400 shoulder-fired air defense missiles within weeks.
02The $60-70 million deal includes QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable missile systems.
03QW-12 missiles are infrared-guided with improved targeting and launch safety.
04FN-16 missiles resist electronic warfare and target low-flying aircraft and drones.
05The contract was made with Hong Kong’s Zhongqing Baoshang company, China denies the reports.
06Iran also operates advanced Chinese laser air defense systems like Shen Nong.

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