Iran: Chinese groups allegedly assist in targeting US ships, according to CNN – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: France
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Iran: Chinese groups allegedly assist in targeting US ships, according to CNN – La Nouvelle Tribune

Chinese groups are believed to have provided Iran with geospatial data and satellite images to better track US ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This information would enable Iranian forces to precisely locate vessels and plan drone or missile attacks. US assessments indicate these data are used for naval surveillance and attack planning. Additionally, a July attack on a US base in Jordan, which resulted in three American deaths, was reportedly aided by Chinese satellite data.

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