SMIC sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military, Trump administration officials say — report claims exchange began a year ago, 'almost certainly included technical training on SMIC's semiconductor technology'

What happened

U.S. officials allege SMIC provided chipmaking tools and technical training to Iran's military industrial complex over the past year. SMIC is already under U.S. trade restrictions, and this report raises the risk of further sanctions or tightened export controls. Watch: Increased regulatory scrutiny could disrupt SMIC's equipment supply chain and secondary market flows.

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

Source: Tom's Hardware · 3/27/2026 · View original source