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Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ
- As U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations progress in 2025, Iran has secured large shipments of ammonium perchlorate missile fuel from China to support its missile development efforts.
- The shipments follow Israeli strikes that damaged Iran's missile and nuclear sites, weakening its regional influence and military capacity.
- U.S. Sanctions have targeted Iranian and Chinese entities involved in the missile fuel trade, including shipments capable of powering up to 800 ballistic missiles.
- A massive fire at Iran's Bandar Abbas port destroyed some missile fuel earlier this year, killing dozens and injuring over 1,000, highlighting handling risks.
- The procurement efforts signal Iran's intent to rebuild military strength despite negotiations, complicating nuclear talks and reflecting strengthened Iran-China ties.
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Iran orders ballistic missile materials from China for hundreds of missiles: Report
A new report claims that Iran has ordered thousands of tons of ballistic missile materials from China that could be used for hundreds of ballistic missiles. The report comes as Iran continues to negotiate with the United States regarding a nuclear program deal. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has ordered thousands of tons of ammonium perchlorate from China. The outlet noted that ammonium perchlorate is a chemical compound that is used…
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Sources familiar with the matter assured that Iran expects shipments of ammonium perchlorate that could feed hundreds of ballistic missiles to arrive in the coming months.]]>
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