Iran Seeks China’s Help with Surveillance Satellites, Officials Say

August 16, 2024

Author: 

Joby Warrick and Souad Mekhennet

Publication: 

Washington Post

Related Country: 

  • China

Anonymous Western security officials said that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is seeking assistance from two Chinese satellite companies to enhance its surveillance capabilities. According to the sources, IRGC personnel have held multiple exchanges with company officials from Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. and MinoSpace Technology Co., both of which offer equipment that would help Iran improve its satellites. The parties have not concluded any formal agreements yet, however.