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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Chinese Satellites Capture US Bombers and Jets at Island Air Base
A Chinese commercial satellite company has released an image of U.S. aircraft at the Diego Garcia air base, amid tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear negotiations. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) for comment. New satellite imagery has confirmed the U.S. deployment of F-15 fighter jets to Diego Garcia, in addition to an increase in the number of bombers at the Indian Ocean base. Diego Garcia-roughly 2,000 miles from Iran-would serve as the military launchpad in the event of a confrontation escalated by failed nuclear diplomacy. U.S. Air Force jets at the Diego Garcia base were recently captured in a satellite image by MizarVision's Airspace service. The Chinese company bills itself as an AI-driven provider of geo-business intelligence. The image was highlighted by the open-intelligence GEOINT X account. The U.S. and Iran have bolstered military buildups as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action if it rejects a new nuclear deal, after unilaterally withdrawing from the 2015 accord in his first term. B-52 bombers arrived at the remote base earlier in May, joining a contingent of six B-2 stealth bombers already deployed there. Disagreement over uranium enrichment remains a key obstacle to reviving diplomacy between the longtime foes. The U.S. says it's concerned about enrichment levels capable of producing nuclear weapons while Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful. The fidelity of Chinese commercial satellite imagery underscores Beijing's growing ability to monitor U.S. military deployments globally and in near real time, as it weighs support for Tehran's nuclear interests in the face of Western pressure. U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said: "We cannot allow even 1 percent of an enrichment capability…Everything begins from our standpoint with a deal that does not include enrichment." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to The Associated Press: "I have said it before, and I repeat it again: uranium enrichment in Iran will continue-with or without an agreement." China's Foreign Ministry said in April: "China appreciates Iran's commitment to not develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and supports Iran in conducting dialogue with all parties, including the United States, and in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests through consultation and negotiation." American and Iranian representatives are scheduled to meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks. Related Articles Democratic Rep.: To Safeguard America's Future, We Need To Safeguard Taiwan's | OpinionChina Censors Broadcast After News Anchor's Big MistakeUS Stealth Jet Carrier Patrols Waters Near ChinaHow China's Online Army Helped Beijing Fight US Tariff War 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Chinese Satellites Capture US Bombers and Jets at Island Air Base
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Chinese commercial satellite company has released an image of U.S. aircraft at the Diego Garcia air base, amid tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear negotiations. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) for comment. Why It Matters New satellite imagery has confirmed the U.S. deployment of F-15 fighter jets to Diego Garcia, in addition to an increase in the number of bombers at the Indian Ocean base. Diego Garcia—roughly 2,000 miles from Iran—would serve as the military launchpad in the event of a confrontation escalated by failed nuclear diplomacy. A photograph captured by Chinese commercial satellite company MizarVision on May 15, 2025, shows U.S. Air Force jets parked at the joint British-American military base on Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. A photograph captured by Chinese commercial satellite company MizarVision on May 15, 2025, shows U.S. Air Force jets parked at the joint British-American military base on Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. MizarVision/AirSpace What To Know U.S. Air Force jets at the Diego Garcia base were recently captured in a satellite image by MizarVision's Airspace service. The Chinese company bills itself as an AI-driven provider of geo-business intelligence. The image was highlighted by the open-intelligence GEOINT X account. The U.S. and Iran have bolstered military buildups as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action if it rejects a new nuclear deal, after unilaterally withdrawing from the 2015 accord in his first term. B-52 bombers arrived at the remote base earlier in May, joining a contingent of six B-2 stealth bombers already deployed there. Disagreement over uranium enrichment remains a key obstacle to reviving diplomacy between the longtime foes. The U.S. says it's concerned about enrichment levels capable of producing nuclear weapons while Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful. The fidelity of Chinese commercial satellite imagery underscores Beijing's growing ability to monitor U.S. military deployments globally and in near real time, as it weighs support for Tehran's nuclear interests in the face of Western pressure. What People Are Saying U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said: "We cannot allow even 1 percent of an enrichment capability…Everything begins from our standpoint with a deal that does not include enrichment." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to The Associated Press: "I have said it before, and I repeat it again: uranium enrichment in Iran will continue—with or without an agreement." China's Foreign Ministry said in April: "China appreciates Iran's commitment to not develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and supports Iran in conducting dialogue with all parties, including the United States, and in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests through consultation and negotiation." What Happens Next American and Iranian representatives are scheduled to meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks.
