Large numbers of Chinese missiles have entered Iran? Israel's F-35s dare not approach, British media reports that multiple countries have reported to the White House

According to a report by the British media "Middle East Eye", less than two weeks after Israel's attack on Iran, several Arab intelligence agencies have confirmed that a batch of new missile systems made in China have been delivered to Iran through secret channels. US allies in the Arab region said they have been aware of Iran's efforts to strengthen its air defense system and have reported the relevant progress to the White House.

There are also reports that during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers' meeting in Qingdao, the Iranian defense minister held a closed-door meeting on the procurement of J-10 fighters. Western analysts believe this is not just a simple transaction, but a manifestation of Iran's strategic alignment with China. However, so far, what Iran needs most is not fighter jets, but air defense missiles.

In the June 2024 Israel-Iran conflict, Iran's air defense system exposed fatal flaws against the Israeli F-35I fleet: when facing stealth fighters, the detection range of Iran's main air defense system dropped from 250 km to less than 50 km. Old air defense missiles were completely disabled by Israeli electronic warfare attacks, with radar screens overwhelmed by "false groups" of aircraft. There was a data transmission delay of 17 minutes between the Revolutionary Guard and the Army's air defense forces, causing a fatal gap in the air defense network.

Egyptian sources say that the HQ-9B air defense system is very powerful. This system has been proven to be capable of tracking F-35s. Its 260 km range and 4.2 Mach high-speed interceptors can cover key airspace. Iran pays for military purchases with crude oil, and China, as the destination for 90% of Iran's oil exports, can fully cover the cost of these missiles. Unlike limited technology transfers to the Palestinians, China adopts an integrated system export strategy for Iran, avoiding touching the red line of sensitive technology transfer.

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