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How China’s weapons transfers to Iran have evolved over decades
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Chinese support for Iran in recent years has instead come in the form of components that could be used in both civilian technologies as well as missiles and drones.
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David Pierson
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WASHINGTON/BEIJING – For much of the past two decades, China has maintained a delicate balance in its military relationship with Iran, offering often indirect assistance instead of arms sales.
