Pentagon Report: Despite US Attacks on Its Space Facilities, Iran Still Emerging Space Power Axios: The Defense Intelligence Agency announced that Iran used GPS jamming and other electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt US space operations during Operation Epic Rage. Iran has also reportedly acquired Chinese satellite imagery to improve military targeting, while Russia has helped launch Iranian satellites. Iran operates about 12 satellites, but analysts question America's claims of space supremacy, pointing to Tehran's continued ability to disrupt. Rank in social networks.