US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran

    US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran

    Citing sources, CNN said Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: US intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran  within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. The network said there are indications…

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    A devotee dressed as a townsperson takes part in a Way of the Cross reenactment in Arraijan, Panama, Good Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

    France’s Macron Says Discussed Iran Ceasefire, Ukraine With Turkey’s Erdogan

    PARIS, April ⁠11 (Reuters) – ⁠French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron said on ​Saturday that he ‌had discussed the ‌Iran ceasefire ⁠https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ ⁠talks and the situation in Ukraine ​https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/ with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. “We ​initially discussed the situation ⁠in the ⁠Middle East, ⁠and called ​for all parties to respect ​the ⁠ceasefire and to make sure this…

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    Islamabad talks begin under shadow of distrust as Iran, US trade warnings (AI-generated/Reutets, AFP)

    ‘Goodwill but no trust’: Wary Iran and US head to Islamabad talks; what each side wants

    Iran and the United States head into high-stakes talks in Islamabad on Saturday with both sides openly wary of each other. While Tehran has reiterated that it approaches negotiations with “goodwill but no trust,” Washington has also signalled caution. Islamabad talks begin under shadow of distrust as Iran, US trade warnings (AI-generated/Reutets, AFP) Iranian Parliament…

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