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Report Alleges China Preparing to Send Air Defense Systems to Iran, Denied by Chinese Officials
A news report cited intelligence assessments indicating that China is preparing to supply man-portable air-defense systems to Iran via a third party. Chinese officials denied the report, stating that no weapons have been supplied to any party. The conflicting accounts highlight tensions in regional arms transfers.
Apr 11, 7:52 PM·1m read2 sources
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A report stated that China is preparing to send man-portable air-defense systems, known as MANPADS, to Iran in the coming weeks.
The information came from people familiar with intelligence assessments. The systems would be transferred through a third party to conceal the origin. Chinese officials rejected the allegation. They said the information about China supplying weapons is incorrect and that no weapons have been provided to any party.
The denial was issued in response to the report. It emphasized that China has not engaged in such supplies.
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