US sanctions three Chinese firms over Iran satellite imagery

14 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 9

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Meentropy Technology, The Earth Eye and Chang Guang Satellite Technology were targeted on Friday.
Washington said the companies provided imagery that helped Iran conduct military strikes on American forces in the Middle East.
The firms were added to a US list of entities and individuals assisting Iran, alongside others based in Belarus and the United Arab Emirates.

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