Iran eyes Chinese CM-302 missiles, boosting naval threat to US forces

Iran is close to a deal with China to buy the CM‑302 supersonic anti‑ship missiles (about 290 km range), a transfer that would expand Tehran’s strike capabilities and raise the threat to U.S. naval forces in the region. Negotiations began at least two years ago and accelerated after last year’s Israel–Iran hostilities, but no delivery date or price has been disclosed. Analysts say the missiles could be difficult to intercept and would underscore deeper China‑Iran military ties amid heightened regional tensions.