Chinese cargo jets vanish near Iran, hinting at Beijing’s covert aid to Tehran amid Israel tensions. Boeing 747s, leaving China, drop off radar, sparking fears of strategic deliveries.
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A chilling series of Chinese cargo flights massive Boeing 747s tied to shadowy military ops have mysteriously vanished off radar near Iran’s volatile airspace, igniting fears that Beijing is secretly bolstering Tehran amid surging tensions with Israel.
The Telegraph reports at least three of these behemoths roared out of Chinese cities on June 15, 16, and 17, hot on the heels of Israel’s blistering strikes on Iran.
Public flight data tracked the freighters carving a path west over northern China, slicing through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan before evaporating near Iran. Despite listing Luxembourg as their destination, not one pierced European skies.
These long-range, heavy-duty cargo giants, notorious for military use, have set off global alarm bells. Intelligence whispers hint at clandestine deliveries of game-changing equipment or the extraction of high-stakes materials or operatives, shrouded in secrecy.
This unfolds against the backdrop of tightening military and economic bonds between China and Iran. Over 90% of Iran’s sanctioned oil now flows to China, often smuggled through a shadowy “dark fleet” of tankers with switched-off transponders.
These cut-price crude shipments some $2–$11 cheaper per barrel primarily supply independent refiners in Shandong. Payments in yuan restrict Iran’s spending power outside China, leading one Iranian official to call it “a colonial snare.
An Israeli attack on Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub, could cripple this supply line, rattling China’s energy markets.
While China publicly calls for calm, experts suggest its broader goals may involve eroding Western dominance in the Middle East and positioning itself as a regional power broker. Covertly supporting Iran could test Western limits, bolster BRICS partnerships, or enhance China’s leverage in potential ceasefire negotiations.
Historically, China has provided Iran with missile parts and surveillance technology. In May, a massive blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port was tied to Chinese-supplied solid propellant.
China has voiced public concern. On June 18, President Xi Jinping urged all parties particularly Israel to cease hostilities. Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned that an escalating Israel-Iran conflict could plunge the region into an “abyss.
Behind closed doors, reports suggest a complex strategic agenda at play. The 2021 25-year cooperation agreement between the two nations underscores their enduring partnership.
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