Two Space Force guardians inspect a satellite dish at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, in April 2026. The Space Force’s satellites have been actively involved in tracking targets inside Iran, according to President Donald Trump. (US Space Force/Dave Grim)

The US Space Force Is Watching Iran Very Closely

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The Space Force regularly tracks some 40,000 objects in space. Crucially for the US military, it can see targets on land as well.

The United States Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the United States military, is playing an active role in the ongoing conflict with Iran. It has been involved in the war with Iran in several ways, including conducting electronic warfare (EW), disabling Iranian communication systems, tracking Iranian missile launches, and providing crucial satellite communications (SATCOM) to US forces. The Space Force has also provided targeting intelligence to degrade Iran’s air defenses.

Established during President Donald Trump’s first term in December 2019, the US Space Force is charged with protecting US and allied interests in........

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