U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that imagery and geospatial data from Chinese groups have enhanced Iran's ability to target American ships and bases in the Middle East, according to Open Source Intel. The data contributed to the precision of a July strike on a U.S. base in Jordan that killed three service members.
The Chinese satellite intelligence has also assisted Iran in tracking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the same Iranian strike capability Israel faces on its northern and eastern fronts. The revelation underscores growing concerns about Beijing's indirect role in enabling Tehran's regional military operations against Western forces.
