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Israeli officials have urged China to use its influence to restrain Iran’s military ambitions. The Israeli Consulate in Shanghai emphasized China’s unique leverage over Iran due to its economic ties and oil trade, suggesting that Beijing could help limit Iran's regional destabilization. Yet, China has publicly denied supplying missile systems to Iran, asserting opposition to arms proliferation and strict controls over dual-use technology. Critics, however, point out China’s ongoing trade with Russia involving military technology used in Ukraine, raising doubts about its transparency.