The conflict in Iran is serving as a real-time laboratory for China and Russia, which are closely studying the capabilities and weaknesses of the US military, the Wall Street Journal reports.
According to the report, the two countries, along with North Korea, have been following the use of new US military systems on the ground, including high-precision air strikes and operations supported by artificial intelligence.
Analysts also emphasize that the rate of consumption of ammunition and key systems such as Tomahawk missiles and Patriot air defense systems is being carefully monitored.
The report also highlights that the low-cost drones used by Iran have managed to create real risks for some of America's allies in the Gulf region, changing the way modern threats are assessed.
According to the WSJ, some of Iran's military equipment uses technology or components originating in China, which gives Beijing indirect access to operational data, particularly on attacks on US bases in the region.
For Russia, the conflict is serving as an important source for comparing the performance of American and Iranian weapons, especially in the field of drones, an increasingly dominant element in modern wars.
Analysts estimate that this data could be valuable for Moscow in the context of the war in Ukraine, as well as in possible preparations for future clashes with NATO countries.
