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Days after the attack on Iran began, US intelligence agencies have identified signs that the war could expand geopolitically, as Russia and China have reportedly tried to strengthen Tehran in order to limit US and Israeli military operations.
Analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Pentagon's military intelligence arm, have estimated that Beijing is considering supplying Iran with advanced radar systems, according to U.S. officials familiar with the assessment, according to CBS. The discussions come amid reports that Russia has provided Iran with data on U.S. military positions in the Middle East.
The transfer of intelligence from Moscow to Tehran had already been reported by CBS, but China's alleged intention to aid Iran from the early stages of the conflict and perhaps over time suggests a broader, albeit unofficial, convergence of forces seeking to limit US influence in the region.
US officials have said that China was considering sending X-band radar systems, which could significantly enhance Iran's ability to detect and track threats such as low-altitude drones and cruise missiles, as well as protect air defense systems from advanced attacks.
????REPORT: US intelligence agencies assessed that China considered supplying Iran with advanced radar and air defense systems early in the conflict, according to CBS reporting.
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It remains unclear whether the transfer of equipment has actually proceeded, but the assessment underscores Washington's concern that a conflict with Iran could draw in not only regional rivals but also major global powers willing to provide critical support without direct military involvement.
The US Defense Intelligence Agency did not comment on the information, while the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the White House also declined to comment.
Revolutionary Guard used Chinese satellite to attack bases
Last week, the Financial Times reported that the Revolutionary Guard used a spy satellite purchased from Chinese company Earth Eye Co. to target American bases in the Middle East, citing leaked Iranian military documents.
According to US officials, Tehran has used satellite imagery provided by China in the past, including during its current conflict with Israel and the United States. It has not been confirmed whether the imagery in question came from Earth Eye Co.
A Pentagon report on the Chinese military, published in December, said that by 2024, commercial satellite companies based in China had been doing business with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
According to the annual threat assessment report for 2026, China has surpassed Russia as the United States' main competitor in the field of space. As noted, the rapid development of Beijing's space capabilities allows it to use space to advance its foreign policy, challenge American military and technological superiority, and strengthen its global influence. US intelligence agencies also estimate that Beijing has considered the possibility of sending air defense systems to Iran, possibly through third countries to avoid direct involvement. CNN had reported that China was preparing to deliver MANPADS man-portable anti-aircraft systems to Iran.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, however, that President Donald Trump is in direct contact with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that Beijing has assured Washington that it will not take such action.
Donald Trump is expected to visit China next month for a high-level summit, which will take place amid multiple geopolitical crises. He said he had sent a letter to Xi Jinping asking him not to supply weapons to Iran, without specifying when the letters were exchanged.
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington said China's stance on Iran was "transparent," arguing that Beijing seeks to promote peace talks and does not take actions that could escalate conflicts.
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