US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports

April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence indicates China is  preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran  within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.The network said there are indications that Beijing is working to route  the shipments  through third countries to  mask their origin.The U.S. State Department, White House and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.