US EditionChina sends transport planes into Iran
- At least three Boeing 747 cargo planes operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux flew from China toward Iran starting June 14, 2025, amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
- These flights followed Israel's airstrikes on over 250 Iranian nuclear and military sites beginning June 13, 2025, raising concerns about potential Chinese aid to Iran.
- The planes filed false flight plans listing Luxembourg as their destination, flew through Kazakhstan and Central Asia, then disappeared from radar near Iranian airspace, though Cargolux denied entry into Iranian airspace, blaming faulty tracking data.
- Experts cited Boeing 747 freighters typically transport military equipment under government contracts, but analysts doubt these planes carried overt Chinese military hardware, noting the exact cargo is unknown without inspections.
- This activity highlights China's delicate balancing in its strategic partnership with Iran, as it faces US-led sanctions and regional tensions that may affect broader geopolitical stability.
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In a development that has heightened geopolitical tensions, several Boeing 747 cargo planes departing from China and heading toward Iran have raised significant concerns about potential covert support amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. According to reports from Fox News, these “mystery transport planes” were detected on FlightRadar24, fueling speculation that China may be assisting Iran […]
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