Chinese arms makers strike covert weapons deals with Iran through 3rd parties secret 3rd parties as Xi hosts Trump?

Fresh controversy erupted during Donald Trump’s Beijing visit after reports claimed Chinese firms discussed covertly sending weapons and missile systems to Iran through third countries. According to U.S. officials cited by The New York Times, the alleged plans involved routing military equipment through African intermediaries to conceal Chinese involvement. Washington reportedly believes such discussions likely happened with Beijing’s awareness, though no confirmed evidence has emerged that transfers were completed. The explosive claims surfaced as Trump met Xi Jinping amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and global security, raising new fears of deepening China-Iran strategic cooperation against U.S. interests worldwide.