China has denied reports of transferring hundreds of weapons to Iran
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China's Foreign Ministry called Reuters reports about the intention to transfer 300-400 MANPADS to Iran false. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's role is to promote peace.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a Reuters report that Beijing allegedly plans to transfer between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems to Iran. This was reported by CNN, writes UNN.
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According to Reuters, the cost of this weaponry ranges from 60 to 70 million dollars.
"These reports are false and completely unfounded. China's role has always been to promote peace and end the conflict," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning to the Xinhua news agency.
These messages are false and completely groundless. China's role has always been to promote peace and end the conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would be "very disappointed" in Chinese President Xi Jinping if he provides weapons to Iran.
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