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China’s export controls threaten US interceptors during conflict with Iran

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Abstract

Neodymium and samarium may sound like something from a Hollywood superhero film, but they aren’t. These obscure elements drive modern tech and are buried deep inside modern missile systems, and they give China a quiet yet powerful lever over the United States in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Original languageEnglish
JournalASPI The Strategist
Publication statusPublished - 17 Mar 2026

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