The United States says China is getting ready to send new air‑defense weapons to Iran soon.  

Reports from three insiders say the plan involves moving these items through other countries so their source is hidden.  

The U. S. State Department, the White House and China’s embassy in Washington have not yet replied to requests for comments.  

China is said to be arranging the shipment of shoulder‑mounted anti‑air missiles, known as MANPADs.  

These weapons can be fired from the shoulder and are a serious threat to aircraft.  

Meanwhile, U. S. officials and Iranian leaders will meet in Islamabad, Pakistan, this Saturday.  

The talks aim to stop the ongoing conflict that has lasted six weeks.  

The intelligence community is watching closely, as any new weapons could shift the balance in the region.


## China Prepares to Dispatch New Air‑Defense Weapons to Iran

The United States reports that **China is preparing to send new air‑defense weapons**—specifically shoulder‑mounted anti‑air missiles, known as MANPADs—to Iran in the near future. According to three insiders, the shipment will be routed through other countries to conceal its origin.

> *The U. S. State Department, the White House and China’s embassy in Washington have not yet replied to requests for comments.*

These MANPADs can be fired from the shoulder, posing a serious threat to aircraft. The intelligence community is monitoring the situation closely, as any new armaments could shift regional power dynamics.

Meanwhile, **U. S. officials and Iranian leaders** are scheduled to meet in Islamabad, Pakistan, this Saturday. The talks aim to halt the ongoing conflict that has persisted for six weeks.

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