04.04.2026 17:22
On the 36th day of the war, it is claimed that ships carrying sodium perchlorate used in ballistic missile production have arrived from China to Iran, and it has been suggested that this shipment could enable Iran to sustain its capacity to launch 10 to 30 missiles per day for at least another month.
As the war between the USA, Israel, and Iran enters its 36th day, claims have emerged that China has sent critical materials used in missile production to Iran.
According to a report by The Telegraph based on maritime data, four ships allegedly carrying sodium perchlorate have arrived at Iranian ports after departing from China. It was also noted that one ship, which is claimed to be carrying the same cargo, was found near Iranian waters.
CRITICAL MATERIAL IN MISSILE PRODUCTION
The report claims that the mentioned ships departed from Gaolan Port in China and were carrying sodium perchlorate, which is used in solid fuel production. It was stated that this substance is critical for the production of ballistic missiles.
SANCTIONED SHIPS ATTRACTED ATTENTION
It was reported that the ships named Hamouna, Barzin, Shabdis, and Rayen, which are claimed to have carried out the shipment, belong to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), and this company is under sanctions from the USA, UK, and the European Union. It was also reported that a ship named Zardis is on its way to the region.
“CAN SUSTAIN MISSILE CAPACITY”
According to the claim, the materials sent could enable Iran to sustain its capacity to launch between 10 to 30 ballistic missiles per day for another month.