Iran is nearing a deal with China to buy anti-ship cruise missiles known as CM-302, according to six sources familiar with the negotiations.
Iran is nearing a deal with China to buy anti-ship cruise missiles known as CM-302, according to six sources familiar with the negotiations. This comes at a time when the United States has deployed a significant naval force near Iran, preparing for potential military actions against the country. The CM-302 missiles can travel about 290 kilometers and are designed to outmaneuver naval defenses by flying low and fast. Their acquisition would greatly boost Iran’s ability to strike and pose a threat to U. S. naval operations in the area, as noted by weapons experts.
The missile negotiations, which have been ongoing for at least two years, gained momentum following a brief conflict between Israel and Iran in June. Senior Iranian officials, including deputy defense minister Massoud Oraei, visited China as the talks progressed. The exact number of missiles involved in the potential deal, their cost, and the commitment from China regarding delivery remain unclear amid the rising regional tensions.
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Source: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/02/24/iran-nears-deal-for-chinese-supersonic-missiles-posing-new-threat-to-u-s-navy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKwI5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCPtqyx6fgSFHuWIP38lM8j0gDLaAhrGsAOp9X22LA7IH5jh52DGcJsgLT7k_aem_h8PMNK_hPHnb8A_oKWWuFQ
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