# US intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reports.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-11 · Moneycontrol*

## Key points

- US intelligence reports China will deliver new air defense systems to Iran within weeks.
- China plans to route the air defense shipments through third countries to conceal their origin.
- The air defense systems include shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs.
- US and Iran will hold high-level negotiations in Islamabad to address their ongoing conflict.

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

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