Reuters cited six informed sources, reporting that Iran is making efforts to purchase the Chinese-made CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. The missile has a range of about 290 kilometers and is capable of low-altitude high-speed penetration. If deployed, it would significantly enhance Iran's maritime strike capabilities and pose a greater threat to the U.S. Navy stationed in the Gulf. The report said that negotiations began at least two years ago and accelerated notably after Iran's "12-day war" last year; the transaction is nearing completion, but the delivery time, quantity, and amount have not yet been determined. The report also mentioned that Iran is simultaneously discussing with China surface-to-air missile systems, anti-missile and anti-satellite systems. China previously denied providing complete missile systems to Iran, emphasizing export controls on dual-use items.
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