SMIC sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military, Trump officials say

SMIC sent chipmaking tools and technical training to Iran's military industrial complex, reuters reported two senior Trump administration officials said SMIC sent tools and training to Iran's military industrial complex.

Transfers began roughly a year ago and are believed to be ongoing, officials told Reuters the transfers began roughly a year ago and are believed to be ongoing.

Collaboration included technical training on SMIC's semiconductor technology, officials said the collaboration almost certainly included technical training on SMIC's semiconductor technology.

Equipment origin origin of the tools was not confirmed by officials, officials did not confirm whether the tools were of U.S. origin, which would violate existing sanctions if true.

SMIC has been on a U.S. trade blacklist since 2020, sMIC has been on a U.S. trade blacklist since 2020 over alleged ties to the Chinese military.