Iran's reported purchase of Chinese-manufactured missile systems could raise tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Iran’s reported purchase of Chinese-manufactured missile systems could raise tensions between Washington and Beijing. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has reportedly struck a deal to purchase between 300 and 400 Chinese -made shoulder-fired air-defense missile systems to rebuild its air defense capabilities, which have been degraded after months of American and Israeli strikes. The contract, valued at between $60 million and $70 million, according to three sources who spoke to Reuters, includes QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), with the first shipment expected to arrive within weeks, although some delivery details remain subject to change. The purchase represents Iran’s largest known effort to strengthen…Open
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