Is it excessive for Iran to purchase the Hongqi air defense missile?

Recently, several online media outlets, including the UK, reported that after the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Iran accepted Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles, and it is generally believed to be the export version of the Hongqi-9.

For this, the one who cannot accept it the most is Israel, because they are worried that their planes might be shot down when attacking Iran again.

From Iran's perspective, I think there is nothing excessive about it:

1. Iran is a sovereign country, and its airspace should not be freely flown over by Israeli aircraft and bombed at will.

2. The air defense effect that has been tested in actual combat is the 6:0 record made by Pakistan.

3. Using oil for settlement is a reasonable application of resources.

If this report is true, I think China's approach is also beyond reproach:

1. China has always firmly supported Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.

2. China is willing to share the achievements of equipment development with friendly countries, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.

3. The Hongqi-9 air defense missile is not an offensive weapon, and can only shoot down enemy aircraft more than a hundred kilometers away.

4. The transaction after the ceasefire between Iran and Israel conforms to the concept of not providing weapons to warring parties.

As for Israel's anxiety, it is entirely due to a guilty conscience. If Israel gives up attacking Iran, it will not feel tense.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1837144019930376/

Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.