# US intel says China may secretly send shoulder fired air defence systems to Iran via third countries.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-11 · News18*

## Key points

- US intelligence indicates China may soon supply shoulder-fired air defence systems to Iran.
- China is allegedly routing these weapons through third countries to conceal their origin.
- China has officially denied providing weapons to any party in the Iran conflict.
- Reports suggest China has supplied Iran with dual-use technology and missile-related assistance indirectly.

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

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