Iran is expected to receive between three hundred and four hundred man‑portable air‑defence systems within the next several weeks, according to recent intelligence assessments.
Chinese officials have publicly rejected the claim, stating that no such transfer has been confirmed.
President Trump described the report as surprising when questioned by reporters, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping had expressed strong opposition to any involvement. He noted that Xi is scheduled to travel to the United States on September 24.
The United States has resumed airstrikes against Iranian positions after Iranian forces targeted U.S. troops in the Middle East on Tuesday.
President Trump pledged a decisive retaliation, stating that the United States would “beat the … out of them” in response to the attempted missile attack on a U.S. base.
U.S. Central Command released video footage of the operation, which lasted roughly two hours and was described as a powerful response to Iran’s aggression.
The escalation highlights rising tensions between the United States and Iran while diplomatic channels remain active ahead of the upcoming summit between the two presidents.
