{
  "id": 19355546,
  "title": "China's envoy calls Iran missile aid claims 'baseless' after Israeli security officials speak out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/chinas-envoy-calls-iran-missile-aid-claims-baseless-after-israeli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-914484"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng dismissed claims of Chinese military aid to Iran as unsubstantiated, following assertions by ex-Israeli security officials. Speaking at the SIGNAL Group's annual conference in Tel Aviv, Xiao emphasized that China maintains normal relations with Iran, adhering to international laws and export control regulations. He denied any direct involvement of China's military sector in providing assistance to Iran's missile and nuclear programs. Former senior Israeli security officials, including Maj.-Gen. Yaakov Amidror, alleged that Iran sought Chinese support after Israel targeted Tehran's missile-production facilities. Amidror claimed that Iran purchased Chinese-made capabilities to restore its missile-making abilities. However, Xiao stated that he could not confirm the origin of the alleged assistance, urging the Israeli government to disclose any evidence if it exists.",
  "summary": "\"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Chinese Ambassador Xiao Junzheng calls Chinese military aid to Iran baseless.",
    "Former Israeli security officials claim Iran sought Chinese missile support.",
    "Xiao emphasizes China adheres to international laws, denies involvement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/hegseth-on-vances-criticism-of-the-iran-war-politics-is-not-really-my",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:25:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Hegseth calls impeachment bid a ‘farce’ as he defends Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/hegseth-calls-impeachment-bid-a-farce-as-he-defends-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-11-10T15:26:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}