China’s Support to Iran Since the 12-Day War
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China’s Support to Iran Since the 12-Day War
CSAG INFORMATION PAPER
CHINA’S SUPPORT TO IRAN SINCE THE 12-DAY WAR
By: Caner ÇİFTCİ, Maj., TUR AF, CCJ5-G (CSAG) 529-5099
June 2026
Subject: “China’s Support to Iran Since the 12-Day War”
Purpose:
This paper provides a DIME-based assessment of the scope, character, and implications of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) support to the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) following the June 2025 12-Day War and during the current conflict beginning 28 February 2026.
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The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of a number of international officers within the Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG) and do not necessarily reflect the views of United States Central Command, not of the nations represented within the CSAG or any other governmental agency.
