China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning denied reports that Beijing transferred launchers to Iran, calling the claims 'completely groundless' and inconsistent with facts. The denial follows a similar statement earlier today rejecting reports that China planned to supply Iran with air defense systems, continuing a pattern of official Chinese pushback against allegations of military support to Tehran.
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denied reports that the country transferred launchers to Iran, according to a statement from spokesperson Mao Ning. Mao said the relevant reports are 'not consistent with the facts' and 'completely groundless,' reiterating that China seeks peace and an end to the conflict.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today (13:22 Jerusalem), China also denied reports that it was planning to supply Iran with air defense systems. The two denials, issued hours apart, suggest Beijing is pushing back against a series of allegations regarding military hardware transfers to Tehran. The specific reports that prompted Thursday's denial were not identified in the statement.
China has consistently positioned itself as a neutral mediator in the Middle East, though the repeated denials come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
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