Days after the start of the conflict with Iran, US intelligence agencies have identified signs that the war could expand geopolitically, as Russia and China have reportedly tried to strengthen Tehran in order to limit US and Israeli military operations.
Analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Pentagon's military intelligence arm, estimated, according to CBS, that Beijing was considering supplying Iran with advanced radar systems. Yes, Russia has provided Iran with data on US military positions in the Middle East.
The transfer of intelligence from Moscow to Tehran had already been reported by CBS, but China's alleged intention to aid Iran, from the early stages of the conflict and perhaps over time, suggests a broader, albeit unofficial, convergence of forces seeking to limit US influence in the region.
US officials have said that China was considering sending X-band radar systems, which could significantly enhance Iran's ability to detect and track threats such as low-altitude drones and cruise missiles, as well as protect air defense systems from advanced attacks.
It remains unclear whether the transfer of equipment has actually proceeded, but the assessment underscores Washington's concern that a conflict with Iran could attract not only regional rivals but also major global powers willing to provide critical support without direct military engagement.
Last week, the Financial Times reported that the Revolutionary Guard had used a Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in the Middle East, citing leaked Iranian military documents.
According to US officials, Tehran has used satellite imagery provided by China in the past, including during the current conflict with Israel and the United States. /Panorama
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