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Iran to Receive Chinese MANPADS Within Weeks, Claims Report
Power & DiplomacyTimes Now30 Jul, 06:28 amAtlasHour
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Iran to Receive Chinese MANPADS Within Weeks, Claims Report

Iran is reportedly poised to receive 300 to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers valued between $60 million and $70 million. This acquisition, part of Iran's efforts to enhance its short-range air defenses amid ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, includes QW-12 and FN-16 missile systems. , World News, Times Now

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Iran is reportedly poised to receive 300 to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers valued between $60 million and $70 million.

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