# US intelligence assesses China is preparing to deliver new shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile systems, MANPADS, to Iran within the coming weeks.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · Zee News*

## Key points

- US intelligence reports China is preparing to ship advanced MANPADS air defense systems to Iran.
- China is allegedly routing these weapons shipments through third countries to obscure their origin.
- The US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad are the highest-level direct engagement since 1979.
- US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that 21 hours of direct talks failed to secure a peace deal.

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

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