US hits Iran with 'heavy wave' of strikes in retaliation for attempted surprise attack

Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday disputed a report from Reuters that Beijing is preparing to help Iran replenish its defenses in the war against the U.S., with a spokesperson claiming that China wants to bring an end to the conflict.

Reuters, citing multiple sources, said Wednesday that Iran is expected in the next few weeks to receive a shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers. The development emerged as the U.S. military has repeatedly been striking and weakening Iranian military infrastructure.