What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Liu ZhenMarch 11, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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A recent report suggested China was nearing a deal to sell Iran the CM-302, an export version of the YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missile, which could significantly enhance Iran's ability to counter US aircraft carriers. The YJ-12, known as the "aircraft-carrier killer," boasts a high speed and maneuverability, posing a threat to large warships. Deployment along the Iranian coastline would allow the CM-302 to cover a substantial portion of the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters. However, China's foreign ministry has denied the report, stating that the information is untrue. The report, published by Reuters on February 24, cited six sources claiming the deal was near completion.

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Gulf of Oman 40% Persian Gulf 50% Strait of Hormuz 50% CM-302 ×260% Israel 60% Reuters ×260% People's Liberation Army (PLA) ×270% Beijing ×270% YJ-12 ×470% United States ×380% China ×380% Iran ×490%

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supersonic missile 90% yj-12 80% china 70% iran 70% aircraft carrier 60% anti-ship missile 60% cm-302 50% military technology 50% persian gulf 40%

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Iran

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