China’s Foreign Minister has dismissed reports from Reuters that Beijing will be sending 300 to 400 shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers to Iran, according to the country’s state-run news agency, APA reports citing CNN.
Reuters said the weaponry is valued between $60 to $70 million.
“The reports are false and entirely unfounded. China’s role has always been to promote peace and bring an end to the conflict,” ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told Xinhua News Agency.