Trump gives Iran time - and they prepare a surprise for American planes
According to Reuters news agency, the new contract between China and Iran includes the purchase of 300 to 400 man-portable air defense systems, including QW-12 and FN-16 missiles.
Assessment
A new arms deal between China and Iran, reportedly involving hundreds of portable air defense systems, signals a direct military dimension to their strategic partnership. The timing, as the Trump administration weighs its approach to Tehran, suggests Iran is preparing asymmetric counters to American air power. The key question is whether these systems will shift the regional balance or remain a bargaining chip in nuclear talks.