The Jerusalem Post reports: “In a significant move to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities, Iran is actively pursuing partnerships with two Chinese satellite companies, according to a Friday report by The Washington Post citing Western security officials.

The collaboration, primarily involving Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), includes delegation exchanges with Chinese firms specializing in remote-sensing satellite technology. This partnership aims to bolster Iran’s ability to conduct high-resolution surveillance of military targets across Israel and the Middle East, raising concerns among US, European, and Middle Eastern intelligence agencies.

These ties have been strengthened by a 25-year political and economic cooperation pact signed three years ago, which has paved the way for deeper collaboration in various sectors, including military and satellite technology.

The two Chinese companies in question manufacture and operate advanced remote-sensing satellites, which could potentially double the resolution of images currently produced by Iran’s satellites, according to the report. This upgrade would significantly enhance Iran’s ability to monitor US and Israeli military installations as well as those of its Arab rivals…”