Episode 1890 • • 2:08:30 - 2:11:16
1890: Flock Off!
China Arming Iran with Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
Reports indicate China is selling 400 rocket launchers and "Man-Portable Air Defense Systems" (MANPADS) to Iran via Pakistan, despite President Xi Jinping's assurances to Donald Trump. The hosts mock the "MANPADS" acronym and speculate on the geopolitical implications of China's involvement in the Middle East.