China Sends Mysterious Transport Planes To Iran
A series of enigmatic cargo flights originating from China have raised alarms regarding potential clandestine support for Iran amidst the intensifying conflict with Israel. As reported by The Telegraph, at least three Boeing 747 freighters—typically utilized for the transport of military supplies—departed from various Chinese cities on consecutive days starting Saturday, shortly after Israel executed airstrikes against Iran. The flights were monitored through public flight tracking systems as they navigated westward across Central Asia, only to vanish from radar near the borders of Iranian airspace.
Although these flights were officially listed as heading to Luxembourg, none proceeded towards Europe. Cargolux, the operator based in Luxembourg, confirmed that the aircraft did not breach Iranian airspace but refrained from disclosing the contents of the cargo. This lack of clarity has prompted experts to theorize about possible Chinese involvement. “These cargos inevitably attract significant interest due to the anticipation that China might take action to assist Iran,” stated Andrea Ghiselli, an expert on Middle East-China relations.
China and Iran uphold a strategic partnership aimed at countering U.S. global dominance, with Beijing historically providing Tehran with conventional weaponry and missile components. Despite international sanctions limiting direct arms transfers since the 2000s, the issue of dual-use technologies—civilian products that can be adapted for military applications—remains a significant concern. On Fox News, former adviser to the Trump National Security Council, Robert Greenway, posited that Iran might be utilizing these flights to transport sensitive materials or “regime valuables” to secure locations. Concurrently, Israel has escalated its military operations, targeting Iranian missile facilities in response to a lethal missile strike on southern Israel.
When questioned about the possibility of authorizing a strike on Iran, President Trump replied ambiguously: “I may do it, I may not do it.”
