China supplying Iran with drone/missile parts amid US-Iran conflict

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

China has continued supplying Iran with parts used in drones and ballistic missiles during its war with the US – WSJ Iranian customs records show around 1,300 shipments of dual-use parts from China to Iran's defense ministry during the first six months of 2026. The shipments included electronics, GPS devices, motors and aircraft parts. After the US naval blockade, Iran increased air cargo flights from China. Iran's Mahan Air made 39 flights from China during the first week of september.