The Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian customs data show about 1,300 shipments of Chinese dual-use components to Iran's defense ministry this year through June, including electronics, engines, GPS equipment and aircraft parts that can be used in drones and missiles.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian customs data show about 1,300 shipments of Chinese dual-use components to Iran's defense ministry this year through June, including electronics, engines, GPS equipment and aircraft parts that can be used in drones and missiles.

Shipments accelerated after the US blocked Iranian seaborne trade, with Iran's sanctioned airline Mahan Air sharply increasing cargo flights from China.

Chinese companies have also supplied chemicals used to make ballistic missiles, while US officials have imposed sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong entities accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and military technology.

Despite this, the Trump administration has largely avoided direct confrontation with Beijing. Trump has said he trusts Xi and has questioned how much China is enabling Iran, while officials are downplaying Chinese aid ahead of Trump's summit with Xi. China denies it is improperly supporting Iran's war effort, saying it follows international rules, regulates dual-use exports and opposes unilateral US sanctions.

Source: WSJ