Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yuanyue Dang,Amber WangFebruary 25, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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A Chinese private company, MizarVision, has been publicly detailing US military deployments near Iran, raising concerns about China's intelligence capabilities. MizarVision's recent updates have increased in frequency and detail, specifying the numbers and models of US aircraft and air defense systems at bases in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Greece, and Qatar. These updates coincide with heightened tensions in Iran and potential US military action. The company's latest report highlighted the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Crete, part of a significant US military build-up in the Middle East. Security experts are closely watching MizarVision's activities as a potential indicator of Beijing's intelligence gathering efforts.

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Washington 40% Iraq war 50% Greece ×260% Saudi Arabia 60% Jordan 60% Qatar 60% Crete 60% MizarVision 70% USS Gerald R. Ford 70% Iran ×280% China 80% United States ×490%

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us military deployments 100% intelligence gathering 90% china 80% iran 80% middle east 70% mizarvision 60% military action 60% air defence systems 50% uss gerald r. ford 50%