Iran receives Chinese intelligence, military-linked components to bolster drone program - report
According to WSJ, citing Iranian customs data, China has shipped around 1,300 shipments to Iran's defense ministry containing "dual-use" components and chemical compounds.
Iran has received substantial support from China, including intelligence and military-linked components for its drone program, according to a report by the Jerusalem Post. The Wall Street Journal cited Iranian customs data, showing that China has shipped around 1,300 shipments containing dual-use components and chemical compounds to Iran's defense ministry, which could be used for drones, missile guidance systems, and ballistic missiles.
US officials have reported that Chinese banks and front companies have assisted Iran in avoiding US sanctions, providing billions of dollars to the regime. Despite US President Donald Trump's reluctance to confront China's aid to Iran, Sen. Elissa Slotkin has urged Trump to focus on China's support for Iran during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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