Iranian and Chinese security officials signed a military-cooperation agreement this week to establish a joint commission to boost defense ties. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution and the subsequent severing of U.S. military assistance, Tehran has relied on Chinese arms to supplement its defense industry. This week's agreement, however, will significantly bolster ties that for decades existed mostly behind closed doors, and underscore the countries' shared interest in challenging U.S. supremacy in their respective regions.
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