US Sanctions Three Chinese Satellite Firms for Providing Iran Geospatial Intelligence During War

The State Department sanctioned three Chinese commercial satellite companies on May 8 for providing Iran with satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence used to monitor and target US and allied military positions during Operation Epic Fury. The sanctioned entities are The Earth Eye (Beijing Mumei Starry Sky Technology), MizarVision (Meentropy Technology), and Chang Guang Satellite Technology. The action targets the satellite intelligence dimension of China-Iran cooperation which also encompasses BeiDou navigation systems, advanced radar networks, and electronic warfare capabilities.