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Chinese satellite images reportedly shared with Iran
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite images of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan before and after an attack in July 2026 that killed three US Army soldiers. US officials have raised the matter with Chinese counterparts, and it may be discussed again when Trump meets Xi on Sept 24.
WHO: Chinese entities (unnamed); US officials (unnamed)
WHAT: Chinese entities reportedly provided Iran with satellite images of a US base in Jordan before and after an attack that killed three US soldiers.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026
WHERE: Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
WHY: Satellite images were reportedly supplied to Iran ahead of and following the missile strikes that killed three US soldiers.
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