Pakistan, July 30 -- China has rejected reports claiming it plans to supply Iran with hundreds of Chinese-made air defence missile systems. Beijing said the report was inaccurate and denied any planned shipment. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed the issue during a regular press briefing in Beijing. She said the reported information was not true and lacked factual basis. Mao reiterated China's previous position on the matter.

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Meanwhile, reports had claimed that Iran was expected to receive 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defence missile launchers within weeks. The claims raised questions about ...