A day after Israel launched an airstrike on Iranian soil, a cargo plane from China took off. Over three days, three separate cargo flights headed westward.

 

 

Each aircraft followed a comparable flight route. They flew through northern China, entered Kazakhstan, and then travelled southward through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. All three planes lost radar contact just as they approached Iran, resulting in no further tracking data.

 

 

There has been no official confirmation from either China or Iran regarding the purpose of the flights. The specifics of the cargo, the intended destination, and the timing remain undisclosed. Officials from both nations have remained silent on the matter.

 

 

The flights commenced shortly after Israel's air assault on Iranian territory on May 13. While there is no public connection between the airstrike and the cargo flights, the timing has attracted attention. The coordination and adherence to the same route over three days imply a planned operation, yet details remain elusive.

 

 

Analysts tracking the movements noted the precise moment the planes ceased to be visible on radar. This occurred at the same point for each flight, right before entering Iranian airspace. It is not uncommon for aircraft to disable tracking signals, particularly when entering sensitive areas. Nevertheless, the recurring pattern has prompted inquiries.

 

 

The movement of cargo planes over several days is unusual without prior notice. All three aircraft traversing the same route before vanishing from radar render the situation significant, especially given the timing.

 

 

China and Iran have maintained a long-standing political and economic relationship, including recent agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The unexplained nature of these flights has added another layer to ongoing speculation about the scope of their current engagements.

 

 

Without any public announcements and with limited information available, the flights remain a mystery. This also prompts the ongoing speculation regarding China’s involvement in the Middle East and its cooperation with Iran amid escalating tensions.