Iran is reportedly buying thousands of tons of missile fuel from China. This fuel could power up to 800 ballistic missiles, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. The news arrives while the U.S. and Iran are in talks over Iran’s nuclear program — a serious contradiction that raises many eyebrows.
The regime insists it won’t stop enriching nuclear fuel, and now it’s boosting missile capabilities too. Basically, the tension isn’t just about nuclear bombs anymore — missiles are now back in the spotlight.
The Details: China’s Role and What’s Happening
Iran ordered thousands of tons of ammonium perchlorate, a key chemical in missile fuel, from a Chinese company based in Hong Kong. This same chemical was involved in a deadly fire in an Iranian port earlier this year, which killed dozens and injured over 1,000 people. Now, a second shipment is on its way.
The timing is suspicious. This order likely came before U.S.-Iran talks began, but shipments are still expected soon. Some of this missile fuel may also go to Yemen’s Houthis, who remain hostile to Israel despite a ceasefire with the U.S.
Last April, the U.S. slapped sanctions on six people and entities in China and Iran connected to missile fuel trade for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This shows how seriously America takes these transactions.
Here’s the twist: The U.S. tries to negotiate peace, while China quietly supplies fuel that could make hundreds of missiles. It’s like a peace treaty signed at a party where one guest is still sneaking in fireworks. Diplomacy is complicated when everyone’s playing different games.
The international community will watch China’s shipments closely. If Iran’s missile program grows, talks could become even tougher. For now, the world faces a tricky balancing act between dialogue and deterrence.
