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Iranpress: U.S. Confirms $700M Air Defense Missile Sale to Taiwan

U.S. Confirms $700M Air Defense Missile Sale to Taiwan

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 14:38

The United States has approved the sale of an advanced air defense missile system to Taiwan valued at nearly $700 million, its second arms package in a week, bringing the total to $1 billion. The move reaffirms Washington’s military support for Taipei amid escalating tensions with Beijing.

Iranpress: China Warns U.S. to “Stop Playing With Fire” Over Taiwan

China Warns U.S. to “Stop Playing With Fire” Over Taiwan

Friday, 31 October 2025 09:41

China’s Defense Ministry issued a stern warning to Washington on Thursday, saying U.S. arms sales and support for separatist activity in Taiwan amount to “playing with fire”, a move Beijing says will ultimately “burn” the United States itself.

Iranpress: China Warns U.S. Over Taiwan Arms Funding

China Warns U.S. Over Taiwan Arms Funding

Saturday, 18 October 2025 16:21

China’s Ministry of National Defense issued a stern warning to the United States on Friday, condemning provisions in the newly passed U.S. National Defense Authorization Act that allocate $1 billion to bolster military cooperation with Taiwan.

Iranpress: German Warships to Cross Taiwan Strait for Joint Military Drills

German Warships to Cross Taiwan Strait for Joint Military Drills

Saturday, 07 September 2024 21:40

In a rare move, two German warships are set to pass through the Taiwan Strait to participate in joint military exercises with other nations, marking the first such transit by German naval vessels in over two decades.

Iranpress: US Senate approves aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

US Senate approves aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 08:09

IP- The US Senate has passed a package of bills on military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, according to a C-SPAN broadcast.

Iranpress: US approves $345 million in military aid to Taiwan

US approves $345 million in military aid to Taiwan

Saturday, 29 July 2023 02:23

The White House has approved up to $345 million in new military aid to Taiwan.

Iranpress: China reacts to claim of US building biological laboratories in Taiwan

China reacts to claim of US building biological laboratories in Taiwan

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 01:02

The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson reacted to the media's claim that the United States has built a secret biological laboratory in Taiwan and said that Beijing will not remain silent in this regard.

Iranpress: Taiwan to buy 400 Harpoon missiles

Taiwan to buy 400 Harpoon missiles

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 02:05

An American media reported that Taiwan will buy 400 Harpoon missiles from the United States in the face of China's growing threat.

Iranpress: U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait

U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait

Monday, 17 April 2023 08:37

The U.S. warship USS Milius sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, in what the U.S. Navy described on Monday as a "routine" transit.

Iranpress: Chinese aircraft carrier nears Taiwan amid rising tension

Chinese aircraft carrier nears Taiwan amid rising tension

Thursday, 06 April 2023 11:08

China has sent its second aircraft carrier near Taiwan in an exercise in the western Pacific amid rising tension.

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