Chinese HQ-9B Air Defense Fails in Iran Against US-Israel Strikes, Echoes Pakistan Debacle

• China's HQ-9B air defense system in Iran largely failed to intercept US-Israel airstrikes, leading to widespread damage.
• This marks a second reported failure for the HQ-9B, following similar issues in Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor.
• Defense experts state large-scale attacks using stealth aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones overwhelmed Iran’s defenses.
• Satellite images confirm radar sites and missile systems around key locations like Natanz and Fordow were knocked out.
• The failures raise significant questions about the effectiveness of Chinese export air defense technology.