Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today: "Reuters cited three officials informed by the Iranian government and three security officials familiar with the negotiations, saying that as the US deploys large-scale naval forces near Iranian shores to prepare for a possible strike against Iran, Iran is reportedly approaching a deal with China to purchase anti-ship cruise missiles."
知情人士称，购买中国制造的CM-302导弹的协议已接近完成，但尚未确定交付日期。这种超音速导弹射程约290公里，设计上通过低空高速飞行来规避舰载防御系统。两名武器专家表示，若部署该导弹，将显著增强伊朗的打击能力，并对该地区的美国海军构成威胁。
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation describes the CM-302 as "the best anti-ship missile in the world," stating it can sink aircraft carriers or destroyers. The weapon system can be deployed on ships, aircraft, or mobile ground vehicles, and can also strike land targets.
The report said six sources also revealed that Iran is also negotiating with China to purchase air defense missile systems, anti-ballistic weapons, and anti-satellite weapons.
Commentary: As the US amasses military forces near the Iranian coast, showing a posture of readying for war, Iran is about to acquire the supersonic CM-302 anti-ship missile, directly putting a "tightening ring" around the U.S. aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf. This missile, which flies at low altitude and high speed with strong penetration capabilities, is known as an aircraft carrier killer. Once deployed, Iran will have a more reliable area denial capability, making the U.S. dare not approach easily or launch an attack recklessly.
On one side is U.S. military deterrence, and on the other side is Iran strengthening its defensive shortcomings. The maritime balance in the Middle East is being rewritten. If the U.S. wants to attack Iran, it now not only has to face the tenacious resistance from within Iran but also the deadly threat of advanced anti-ship weapons, significantly increasing the cost of war.
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