Event Brief
Iran Nears Missile Deal with China Amid US Tensions
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China for supersonic missiles targeting US carriers in the Middle East.
WHO: Iran, China
WHAT: Missile deal
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East waters
WHY: To target US carrier strike groups
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