strikeJul 30, 2026

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

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The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, is one of Tehran's largest-known efforts to strengthen its short-range air defences since the outbreak of its war with the U.S. and Israel, which exposed gaps in Iran's ability to protect military sites and strategic infrastructure.

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SECTIONS Iran; Sources Say ReutersBy SECTIONS Iran; Sources Say Reuters
The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, is one of Tehran's largest-known efforts to strengthen its short-range air defences since the outbreak of its war with the U.S. and Israel, which exposed gaps in Iran's ability to protect military sites and strategic infrastructure. The con…

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