️🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 CNN: US intelligence estimates indicate that satellite imagery and intelligence support from Chinese groups have helped Iran improve its ability to track ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carry out more precise strikes against US military bases in the Middle East. Chinese images contributed to Iran's July attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US service members, with officials saying the accuracy was beyond Iran's capabilities.

️🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 CNN: US intelligence estimates indicate that satellite imagery and intelligence support from Chinese groups have helped Iran improve its ability to track ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carry out more precise strikes against US military bases in the Middle East. Chinese images contributed to Iran's July attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US service members, with officials saying the accuracy was beyond Iran's capabilities.

Chinese geospatial data also reportedly helped Iranian forces track US escort operations in Hormuz and time the launches of heat-seeking drones against ships. The intelligence support is in addition to technical assistance from China and Russia that has helped Iran improve its missile and drone guidance systems, while Iranian combat experience has also contributed to improving its military effectiveness. U.S. officials said the extent of China's assistance is difficult to quantify, including uncertainty over whether Beijing has ordered the support or tacitly allows it.