US intelligence has identified Iran as an "emerging" space power despite US attacks on space-related facilities, according to Axios, citing a Defense Intelligence Agency report. The report says Iran used electronic warfare capabilities against US space systems during Operation Epic Rage, including ground-based jamming equipment capable of disrupting GPS signals. US officials are also concerned that Iran is using satellite intelligence to improve the accuracy of strikes against military targets. Tehran purchased a Chinese reconnaissance satellite, while Russia launched two remote sensing satellites for Iran in 2022 and 2024, with additional launches supported by Russia in 2025. Iran currently operates about 12 satellites, compared to more than 1,000 times that operated by the United States.

US intelligence has identified Iran as an "emerging" space power despite US attacks on space-related facilities, according to Axios, citing a Defense Intelligence Agency report. The report says Iran used electronic warfare capabilities against US space systems during Operation Epic Rage, including ground-based jamming equipment capable of disrupting GPS signals. US officials are also concerned that Iran is using satellite intelligence to improve the accuracy of strikes against military targets. Tehran purchased a Chinese reconnaissance satellite, while Russia launched two remote sensing satellites for Iran in 2022 and 2024, with additional launches supported by Russia in 2025. Iran currently operates about 12 satellites, compared to more than 1,000 times that operated by the United States.