Iran to Receive 400 Chinese MANPADS Amid War with US and Israel
Iran is set to receive up to 400 Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, valued at $60-70 million, to bolster its short-range air defenses amid ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal, brokered via Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, plans delivery from Urumqi, China, through Pakistan. China and Pakistan deny involvement. U.S. President Trump expressed surprise, citing Xi Jinping’s assurances of non-intervention. Delivery schedules may change.
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Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-$70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses amid its ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment. Deliveries are initially planned by air from Urumqi, China, transiting through Pakistan, though Pakistan's military denied involvement. China's foreign ministry called the reports groundless. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping not to intervene on Iran's behalf. The sources cautioned that delivery schedules and quantities could still change.
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment as an intermediary. China's foreign ministry denied the reports, and Pakistan's military called claims of involvement 'concocted and false.' U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping not to intervene on Iran's behalf. Delivery may initially go via air from Urumqi through Pakistan, though details could change.
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. The contract was signed with Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment. China's foreign ministry denied the reports, and Pakistan's military called allegations of involvement 'concocted and false.' U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping not to intervene on Iran's behalf. Delivery is initially planned by air from Urumqi, China, transiting through Pakistan, though details may change.
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Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks, Sources Say
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses amid its ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment. China's foreign ministry denied the report as groundless, while Pakistan's military rejected claims of involvement in the delivery route. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that China would not intervene on Iran's behalf. The sources cautioned that delivery schedules and quantities could still change.
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-$70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses since the outbreak of war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment. China and Pakistan have denied involvement. The delivery is planned to transit through Pakistan from Urumqi, China. The conflict has exposed gaps in Iran's air defense, and the weapons are intended to be more survivable than fixed systems. U.S. President Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping not to intervene on Iran's behalf.
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers within weeks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS and is one of Tehran's largest efforts to strengthen short-range air defenses amid its ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The deal was signed with Hong Kong-based intermediary Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment. China's foreign ministry denied the reports, and Pakistan's military dismissed claims of involvement in transit. The delivery is planned via air from Urumqi, China, through Pakistan. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise, citing assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping not to intervene on Iran's behalf. The sources cautioned that delivery schedules and quantities could still change.