# US intelligence suggests that China may be planning to supply shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, known as MANPADs.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · Times Now*

## Key points

- US intelligence suggests China may soon send new air defense systems to Iran.
- China's embassy in Washington has officially denied supplying weapons to any party in the conflict.
- US intelligence believes China may use third countries to conceal the origin of MANPADs sent to Iran.
- US and Iran held a third round of direct ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan amid ongoing tensions.

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

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