{
  "id": 6375377,
  "title": "Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/huawei-heads-to-trial-in-us-over-its-business-dealings-in-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:32:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908014"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A landmark trial in the United States has commenced for Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal battle related to its business dealings in Iran. Jury selection commenced on Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, as the case against Huawei unfolds amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology competition.\n\nCharges against Huawei include conspiracy to steal trade secrets from five US technology firms, lying about its dealings in North Korea, and supplying surveillance equipment to Iran for tracking protestors during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Tehran. The trial will address a series of alleged violations such as US sanctions against Iran, money laundering, racketeering, wire fraud, and obstruction.\n\nJury deliberations are anticipated to span approximately three months, coinciding with Chinese President Xi Jinping's September 24 meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. Prospective jurors were required to complete a 27-page questionnaire, delving into their perspectives on China and Iran's governments.\n\nHuawei maintains its innocence, pleading not guilty to all charges. The company asserts that the accusations are part of a broader campaign against China's technological advancement. Huawei's legal representative stated, \"The government's overarching narrative is demonstrably false.\"\n\nShould Huawei be found guilty, prosecutors seek to seize assets or proceeds derived from the alleged illegal activities. The potential financial penalty could amount to hundreds of millions to billions of dollars, contingent on the company's benefits from the wrongdoing and the severity of the alleged misconduct.",
  "summary": "The trial will bring to a close one of the US government's earliest and most closely watched battles against a Chinese company.",
  "key_points": [
    "Huawei faces decade-long trial in US over Iran business dealings",
    "Trial expected to last three months, coinciding with US-China summit"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The trial of Huawei in the US marks a significant escalation in the technology competition and tensions between Washington and Beijing, potentially resulting in a substantial financial penalty for the company.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Huawei heads to trial in US over Iran dealings, trade-secret theft allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/huawei-heads-to-trial-in-us-over-iran-dealings-trade-secret-theft",
        "published": "2026-09-09T04:56:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}