U.S. intelligence indicates China could provide Iran with new air defense systems in the coming weeks, despite an ongoing ceasefire with Washington, CNN reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with recent assessments.
The report claimed that Iran may be taking advantage of the ceasefire to restock certain weapons systems, with assistance from key international partners.
According to the report, there are signs that Beijing is attempting to channel these shipments through third countries to conceal their true origin.
The systems in question are shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, known as MANPADS.
These weapons posed an asymmetric threat to low-flying U.S. military aircraft during the five-week conflict and could do so again if the ceasefire collapses.
