Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet: NBC News
U.S. officials say the jet was hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile as investigators examine whether Beijing supplied air defenses to Tehran.
- An American F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran last month, likely struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
- Beijing has reportedly supplied Tehran with "man-portable air defense weapons," or "Manpads," to test U.S. attention during the ongoing conflict, despite public denials of military support.
- The two-man crew safely ejected from the aircraft, though the weapons systems officer spent two days hiding in the Zagros Mountains before rescue; this marks the first time in decades a U.S. fighter was downed by enemy fire.
- President Trump cited assurances from President Xi that China is "not sending any weapons to Iran," while a Chinese Embassy spokesperson claimed the country "acts prudently and responsibly" regarding military exports.
- The "CRINK axis" of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea represents what geopolitical analysts view as a critical alliance seeking to undermine global order as Beijing secures energy supplies from the Middle East.
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Donald Trump previously stated that he trusted Beijing not to aid Iran in the war. American investigators are investigating the possibility that Iran may have used Chinese weapons to shoot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet during military operations in Iran. Beijing may also have provided Tehran with aircraft early warning systems, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing NBC News' own sources. Read also: China preparing to supply air defense systems…
China’s Missiles May Have Shot Down an American F-15E Over Iran
Summary and Key Points: While Xi Jinping publicly calls for peace between the U.S. and Iran, American intelligence says China is quietly arming Tehran — reportedly funneling shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles through third countries to hide its hand. Analysts see it as proof that the “CRINK” axis of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is tightening against the West. China needs Iran’s oil and the Strait of Hormuz, and it’s studying the war c…
Iran may have shot down US F-15 with Chinese missile - NBC NewsA US F-15E over Iran was allegedly shot down by a Chinese missile. The US is investigating the provision of radars and technical support to Tehran by the PRC.
Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. F-15: Report
Iran may have used a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile to shoot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet over southwestern Iran last month, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke to NBC News, News.Az reports. The incident triggered a high-risk rescue mission after the aircraft was brought down during the early stages of the conflict. According to one of the sources and a U.S. official familiar with the situation, China may also ha…
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