Reuters: China may supply Iran QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS

The post claims a large potential transfer (300–400 units) of Chinese MANPADS (QW-12, FN-16) to Iran, which would materially strengthen Iran’s short-range air defense layer. While not a new technology, the scale and possible new deployment pathway (airlift via Pakistan) would be a notable battlefield-relevant capability shift if confirmed. China’s MFA denies the report, so confidence is low.