Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Iran Secures Chinese Air-Defense Systems Amid US-Israel War
Iran is buying new air‑defence missiles from China to protect its military bases.
The deal was signed with a Hong Kong company that helps Iran and China trade.
The missiles will first fly from Urumqi in China, then go through Pakistan to reach Iran.
China says the reports are false and that it wants peace.
Pakistan also says it is not helping with the transfer.
The missiles can stop low‑flying planes, helicopters, and drones from attacking important sites.
Iran signs a deal with a Chinese supplier for short‑range air‑defence missiles.
Delivery is expected to start from Urumqi, China, then transit through Pakistan to Iran.
China denies the reports, calling them groundless and says it promotes peace.
Pakistan rejects claims that it is facilitating the transfer of the weapons.
The systems include QW‑12 and FN‑16 infrared‑guided surface‑to‑air missiles.
- Who
- Iran, China, Pakistan, United States
- What
- Iran acquires short‑range air‑defence missiles from China
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Iran, China, Pakistan
- Why
- To strengthen defense amid war with the United States and Israel
- Country of acquisition
- Iran
- Supplier
- China
- Intermediary
- Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment
- Missile types
- QW-12, FN-16
- Delivery route
- Urumqi → Pakistan → Iran