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U.S. Sanctions SMIC Over Iran Military Chip Tech Transfer

3/27/2026

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to curb its access to advanced semiconductor technology.
Reports say SMIC has sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military and trained personnel on semiconductor technology.
U.S. officials allege the collaboration signals Beijing's involvement amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The sanctions heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing as U.S. actions against Iran continue.

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to curb its access to advanced semiconductor technology.
Reports say SMIC has sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military and trained personnel on semiconductor technology.
U.S. officials allege the collaboration signals Beijing's involvement amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The sanctions heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing as U.S. actions against Iran continue.