Gulf Insider
US intelligence is flagging early signs that Beijing may have been eyeing a move into the Iran conflict – quietly considering sending advanced radar systems, which it is said to have been mulling since near the opening of the US-Israel war which kicked off last month. These anti-Beijing allegations are contained in fresh CBS News reporting, citing analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), who conclude China was actively weighing whether to equip Tehran with upgraded radar capabilities. It should be recalled that earlier parallel reports said Moscow was feeding Iran intelligence on US military positions across the Middle East – raising the specter of a broader shadow alignment forming behind the scenes. “This technology would significantly enhance Iran’s ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles, and could help protect its air defense systems against advanced strikes,” CBS writes. The report continues, “It remains unclear whether China ultimately moved forward with the transfer but the assessment underscores Washington’s concern that the Iranian war is drawing in not only regional adversaries but also global competitors willing to provide critical support, short of direct military involvement, the officials said.” The ability of the Iranians to hit faraway precision […]
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