Iran Faces Tungsten Shortage, Majority Source China

Iran is experiencing a shortage of tungsten, a critical material used in military and industrial applications, according to reports. The shortfall is attributed largely to disruptions in supply chains, with most of the tungsten previously sourced from China now unavailable.

The shortage has raised concerns among Iranian officials and industry stakeholders, who rely on tungsten for various manufacturing processes. Officials have not yet disclosed specific figures or the duration of the supply disruption.

The issue underscores the vulnerability of Iran’s supply chains to external shocks, particularly from major exporters such as China, which has historically supplied a significant portion of the country’s tungsten imports.