Iran has just shut off GPS across its territory — and switched to China’s Beidou satellite system.
Why now? What does it mean for U.S. dominance in space-based navigation and warfare?
In this episode of GVS Deep Dive, Najma Minhas unpacks Iran’s bold strategic pivot — and why it may mark the beginning of the end for America’s global GPS monopoly.
From WhatsApp tracking scandals and drone warfare to China’s high-precision Beidou system and Belt & Road integration, this decision carries major military and geopolitical consequences.
Watch till the end to understand: Why GPS was always a tool of U.S. soft power
VIDEO: Iran Disables GPS, Joins China’s Beidou — The End of U.S. Satellite Dominance?
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