China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran ‘baseless smears’

China on Monday called reports it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran “baseless smears,” after several outlets quoted US intelligence sources to that effect.On Sunday US President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with a “staggering” new tariff of 50 percent if it were to provide military assistance to Tehran.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.His comments came the same day US outlet CNN reported that US intelligence indicated China was preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, citing three people familiar with the assessments.Over the weekend, The New York Times quoted US officials as saying US intelligence suggested Beijing might have already sent a shipment of shoulder-fired missiles.China denied the reports, saying Monday it had “always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military items, implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export

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