Chinese satellite images enhanced by artificial intelligence could help Iran target US and allied forces to within a third of a square metre, military analysts say.The ABC has revealed the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has assessed that an AI tool used by a Chinese company MizarVision poses a threat to US forces.The technology identifies and tags military bases and other operations across vast areas.Iran war live updates: For the latest news on the Middle East crisis, read our blogRetired Australian Defence Force Major General Gus McLachlan said militaries would need to factor in Iran's ability to potentially target sites as small as 0.3 square metres. "We're seeing targets, including a US E-3 Sentry plane, being hit with incredible precision The company has zeroed in on US forces and it's valuable information that is useful to the IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard]."In a statement to the ABC, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reports that a Chinese company was helping Iranian forces were "sensationalist"."It is understood that the satellite imagery released by the relevant companies was obtained from open-source channels and is a routine market practice," it told the ABC.The ministry said Chinese companies were always required "to conduct their business in accordance with laws and regulations".Mr Fedasiuk said the AI capability was once confined to just a few countries and that China had a responsibility to intervene."This is now in the public domain