CNN reports that Iran received more than 700 shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles (MANPADS) from Russia and China over the past week, citing an unnamed source. The report adds to earlier claims from Iranian opposition figures today about a significant arms transfer during a period of relative calm.
CNN reports that Iran received more than 700 shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles (MANPADS) from Russia and China over the past week, citing an unnamed source. The report follows an earlier claim today (Friday, 11:55 Jerusalem) by Iranian opposition officials who told Al-Hurra that Iran had received hundreds of such missiles from the same suppliers during a recent period of calm. A separate Reuters report from July 30 indicated that Iran was expected to receive up to 400 Chinese MANPADS within weeks, under a contract valued at $60–70 million. The CNN report now suggests a much larger transfer has already taken place, though the numbers remain unverified by independent sources. The delivery would significantly bolster Iran's air defense capabilities, particularly against low-flying aircraft and drones, at a time of heightened direct confrontation between the US and Iran. The Zioneer has not independently confirmed the report.
2 developments
- StrongReport: Iran to receive up to 400 Chinese MANPADS within weeks, deal valued at $60–70 million
- DevelopingIranian channels claim MoshM distributed light anti-aircraft systems to Basij operatives
- StrongFootage from northwest Iran appears to show multiple missiles in flight
- DevelopingReport: 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran
Source and signal
- Open-source intake