US Intelligence: China to Transfer MANPADS Air Defense Systems to Iran through Third Countries Amid US-Iran Discussions in Pakistan

US Intelligence: China to Transfer MANPADS Air Defense Systems to Iran through Third Countries Amid US-Iran Discussions in Pakistan

According to US intelligence, China is set to supply MANPAD air defense systems to Iran through intermediary nations, with officials remaining tight-lipped as US and Iranian representatives prepare for discussions in Islamabad.

By Reuters April 11, 2026, 11:57:12 AM IST (Published)

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US intelligence suggests that China is poised to send shoulder-fired anti-aircraft systems, known as MANPADs, to Iran in the coming weeks, according to a CNN report on Friday, which cites three sources acquainted with the latest intelligence evaluations.

The report indicated that China is taking steps to conceal the shipments by routing them through other nations.

Requests for comments from the US State Department, the White House, and the Chinese embassy in Washington were not immediately answered by Reuters.
The upcoming discussions between the US and Iran are scheduled for Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, aiming to explore options for ending their ongoing conflict that has persisted for six weeks.

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