Iran seeks missile fuel from China and Russia amidst sanctions.

Iran is in secret talks with China and Russia to acquire ammonium perchlorate, a key chemical compound used to propel ballistic missiles, in violation of United Nations sanctions. The exact quantity of ammonium perchlorate Iran is seeking to purchase isn't clear, but it would be sufficient to build thousands of rockets. The talks follow a warming of relations between Iran, Russia, and China, which see themselves as a bulwark against U.S. influence.