# China is likely to send shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems, also known as MANPADs, to Iran.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · India Today*

## Key points

- US intelligence suggests China will send new air defence systems to Iran within weeks.
- China is likely to route these weapons shipments through third countries to conceal their origin.
- Iran is suspected to have used Chinese MANPADs to shoot down a US F-15E jet this month.
- Leaked documents reveal Iran signed a deal with Russia for 500 Verba missile launchers earlier this year.
- Direct Chinese weapons transfers to Iran would mark a significant escalation in China's support.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan

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