Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China: Report

Iran is reportedly nearing a deal to purchase supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China. According to a report, negotiations for the CM-302 missiles have accelerated since a hypothetical joint US-Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. This potential arms acquisition comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the Middle East, with carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean. The two countries have existing defense ties, with Iran having previously purchased Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries, reportedly paid for with oil shipments.