Report: Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite on US Bases
15th April 2026
Iran has used a secretly acquired Chinese spy satellite to target U.S. military bases in the Middle East, raising new concerns about Beijing’s role in bolstering Tehran’s military capabilities, according to a report.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) obtained control of a Chinese-built satellite known as TEE-01B in late 2024, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
The satellite, launched from China and later transferred to Iran, significantly enhanced Tehran’s ability to monitor and strike U.S. and allied positions across the region.
Leaked documents reviewed by the Financial Times show Iranian commanders used the satellite to track key American military installations, capturing high-resolution imagery before and after missile and drone strikes.
Among the locations reportedly surveilled were Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, U.S. facilities in Jordan and Bahrain, and other strategic sites in Iraq and Kuwait.
Analysts say the system marks a major leap in Iran’s intelligence-gathering capabilities.
April 15th, 2026 at 11:14
We gave intel to ukiestan… karma’s a bitch.
April 15th, 2026 at 15:33
Indeed it is.