中共軍售行為頗具爭議，因為中共軍備轉移的對象為國際「惡棍國家」。拜兩伊戰爭(1980-1988)之賜，中共成為伊朗武器最大提供國。冷戰後中共提供伊朗飛彈科技及協助發展具有大規模摧毀力之核生化武器。不過中共無法滿足伊朗的需求，而與伊朗軍事合作關係已與中共國家利益有所衝突，未來中共與伊朗軍事合作勢作有所取捨節制。

　　　　　China's arms transfer policy has been highly controversial because of its client roster. During the 1980s, China was Iran's largest weapon supplier. After the Cold War. China has been providing Iran with missile technology and Weapons of Mass Destruction. But China has not been able to satisfy the military needs of Iran. The transfer of arms to Iran also comes into conflict with the national interest of China. China is under pressure to scale down its once close military tie with Iran