Iran in Secret Talks with China, Russia to Acquire Sanctioned Missile Fuel

April 12, 2023

Author: 

Matthew Karnitschnig

Publication: 

Politico

Related Country: 

  • China
  • Russia

Iran has held secret talks with Russia and China to acquire large quantities of ammonium perchlorate, according to diplomats familiar with the matter. Ammonium perchlorate is an ingredient in solid missile propellant. Sajjad Ahadzadeh, Iran's "technology counselor" in China, has led the talks, which have also included Russian chemical maker FKP Anozit, according to the diplomats.