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REPORT: Chinese Transport Planes Secretly Deliver Cargo to Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
The Daily Telegraph has revealed that a series of mysterious Chinese cargo flights landed in Iran over the weekend, after deviating from flight plans,turning off transponders, and raising international alarm over possible weapons transfers to Tehran.
According to the report, three Chinese-operated Boeing 747 freighters took off from mainland China two from Shanghai and one from another eastern city on June 14, 15, and 16. All flights filed plans listing Luxembourg as their final destination. However, radar data shows each flight diverted west over Central Asia and dropped off radar near Iranian airspace, never arriving in Europe.
The aircraft involved are known to be used by Chinese military contractors and have the capacity to carry heavy military equipment. Given the timing just days after intense Israeli strikes crippled key Iranian missile and air defense infrastructure analysts suggest this could be a covert effort by China to resupply Iran with advanced munitions, spare parts, or surveillance equipment.
The exact contents remain unknown, and the Chinese and Iranian governments have made no comment. However, the use of high-capacity Boeing 747 freighters, coupled with the secretive flight path and radar silence, suggests military equipment or systems.
While unconfirmed, the covert nature of these cargo deliveries raises serious questions about China���s involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. If confirmed to be military aid, it would mark a dangerous escalation and further internationalize the war.
On June 3, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed. @DeptofWar #OpSouthernSpear
Newly released footage of Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point’s FP-7 ballistic missile undergoing testing.
The FP-7, seen here sporting a pink paint job, is designed to put a 150 kg warhead out to a distance of 200 km (124 miles).
This attack comes on the opening day of the 2026 St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The event this is expected to have around 20,000 visitors from 130 countries, including several heads of state and other leaders.
Kuwait has expelled two Iranian diplomats, declaring them persona non grata, and summoned Tehran's charge d'affaires over what it called "ongoing aggressions."
It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon.
Ukrainian attack drones opened this year's Russian Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, successfully striking the city's fuel and oil maritime terminal this morning.
Seen here, numerous Ukrainian drones slam into the terminal.
IRGC statement:
- The US attacked Qeshm Island
- In response, Iran has carried out "precise and intensive missile strikes" on US bases in Kuwait
- Further US aggression will be met with a "seismic, crushing, and decisive response"