Monday, June 30, 2025

Why Iran split from US GPS system?

 

It's a geo-political realignment!

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
  • How the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis pushed China to develop Beidou
  • What makes Beidou uniquely powerful in battlefield environments
  • How Iran and the Global South are quietly building independence from Western tech

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