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Iran Receives Hundreds of Russian and Chinese MANPADS Amid Recent Calm
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 57 minutes ago
What happened
Iran has received hundreds of Russian and Chinese shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, distributing them near key bases and to militias in Iraq, while China seeks safe passage for its oil tankers through the Bab al-Mandab Strait amid Houthi restrictions.
- 01Iran received about 300 Russian and Chinese 9K333 Verba MANPADS recently.
- 02Missiles were distributed near Tehran, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Iraqi Kurdistan border, and Hormuz Strait.
- 03Additional MANPADS were sent to pro-Iranian militias in Iraq in the last two weeks.
- 04China plans to deliver up to 400 shoulder-fired launchers to Iran in a $60-70 million deal.
- 05China contacted Houthi rebels to secure safe passage for oil tankers through Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- 06Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized maritime security but did not confirm talks with Houthis.
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