China’s silent war: How Beijing armed, funded, and enabled Iran
China has been secretly supporting Iran's military and economy, undermining US sanctions and enabling Iran's regional aggression. Beijing's assistance includes oil purchases, sanctions-busting networks, and technological support for Iran's missile and drone programs.
China has been arming, funding, and enabling Iran, playing a crucial role in the country's military and economic activities. A 2021 deal between Xi Jinping and Iran's leadership paved the way for Chinese investment in Iran's energy sector and infrastructure. China now absorbs most of Iran's oil exports, using a 'shadow fleet' of tankers and fake paperwork to evade US sanctions. The economic support is paired with military assistance, including dual-use components for Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs. China has also helped Iran shift to its BeiDou navigation satellite system, improving the accuracy of Iranian missiles. Chinese companies have done business with the IRGC, despite its US designation as a foreign terrorist organization, and have supplied key precursors for solid rocket fuel.
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