Why speculation about China arming Iran is way off base
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-04-21 23:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, China, Media, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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In recent weeks, a familiar chorus has emerged from certain western media and intelligence circles: the claim that China is either supplying or preparing to supply weapons to Iran to aid its confrontation against the US and Israel.
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