Iran is expected to take delivery of the first shipment of hundreds of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from China in the coming weeks, according to a Reuters report. The deal is part of Tehran's preparations for a possible resumption of hostilities. Tehran and Beijing are exploring overland delivery routes to reduce the risk of seizure.
A Reuters report on Wednesday morning stated that Iran is expected to receive the first shipment of hundreds of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from China in the coming weeks, as part of a broader deal. The report indicates that Tehran and Beijing are examining overland delivery options, including additional military shipments, to avoid the risk of seizure at sea.
The acquisition comes amid a period of high tension between Iran and the United States, which has launched multiple waves of strikes against Iranian military assets in recent weeks. Israel has also been on heightened alert for possible Iranian retaliation. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the US military has deployed additional assets to the region, and Iran has been shoring up its air defenses and civil defense capabilities. The specific number of missiles and the timeline for delivery beyond the first shipment remain unconfirmed.
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