Weeks after his country was battered by waves of Israeli strikes and the US bombed three of its prized nuclear facilities, Iran’s foreign minister came to a gathering of regional diplomats in China this week with a simple ask.

"Strengthening air defense capabilities is clearly an urgent priority for Iran at the moment," expert Hongda Fan told Newsweek.

Fox News contributor Michael Pillsbury joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss President Trump's meeting with Philippine President Marcos Jr. amid rising China tensions and Iran opening up indirect talks with the U.

After its antiquated air force and fragmented air defenses were decimated in the recent “12-day war” with Israel and the U.S., a weakened Iran is now looking to China for advanced weaponry. -With its traditional military supplier,

Iran's foreign minister visits China after Israel conflict, highlighting efforts to deepen ties amid regional and U.S. tensions.

Iran continues to refuse proposal it join regional consortium for enriched uranium as officials prepare for meetings with Russia, China and European nations amid nuclear tensions

Other countries, including the United States, China, and Russia, were not cited as significant threats by substantial portions of the Israeli public.