China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks, according to a CNN report citing U.S. intelligence assessments.

The report, published Saturday, cited three people familiar with recent U.S. intelligence evaluations. The potential delivery comes more than a month after U.S. and Israeli military strikes targeted Iran's military infrastructure and missile capabilities.

According to two sources cited by CNN, Beijing could route the air defense systems through alternative channels to complete the delivery. The sources did not provide specific details about the type or number of systems involved in the potential transfer.

The reported arms delivery would represent a significant development in China-Iran relations amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations. Iran's air defense capabilities have been a focus of international attention following recent military exchanges in the region.

Neither Chinese nor Iranian officials have publicly confirmed the reported plans for the air defense system delivery. The timing of the potential transfer coincides with Iran's efforts to rebuild military capabilities following recent strikes on its infrastructure.