China’s Support for Iran’s War Effort: What to Know

Israeli and U.S. officials have pointed to missile components, satellite imagery, and dual-use technologies tied to Chinese entities.
China’s Support for Iran’s War Effort: What to Know
Missiles produced by Iran’s armed forces are displayed near a row of Iranian flags during commemorations to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 11, 2026. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said China has provided Iran with some military support—including components for missile manufacturing—adding new weight to long-running U.S. and Israeli concerns that Beijing-linked entities are supporting Tehran’s warfighting capabilities through dual-use technologies, industrial materials, satellite services, and covert procurement networks.

In a May 10 interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Netanyahu said China had provided Iran with “a certain amount of support” and “particular components of missile manufacturing,” when asked whether Beijing was providing “materially valuable military support” to Iran.

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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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