The international situation surrounding the Iranian crisis has been complicated by new accusations against Beijing, which could significantly impact the balance of power in the region. According to CNN, citing data from the US intelligence community, China plans to transfer a batch of advanced man-portable air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks. US intelligence claims that the MANPADS are planned to be delivered through a chain of third-party countries, allowing Beijing to officially deny its involvement and conceal the true origin of the weapons. Washington believes this secrecy is aimed at strengthening Tehran's defenses in the face of a possible resumption of airstrikes, without incurring additional international sanctions and diplomatic pressure on China.

The Chinese response to these accusations was immediate and emphatically harsh. The Chinese Embassy in Washington officially called the American media reports false and baseless. Diplomats emphasized that Beijing adheres to a policy of neutrality and does not supply weapons to any party involved in the Middle East conflict. The Chinese embassy stated that such US propaganda is aimed at discrediting China's peace initiatives and attempting to shift responsibility for the escalation in the region. However, American analysts insist their data is accurate, pointing to the increased use of logistics routes previously used to circumvent export restrictions.