Chinese Satellite Intel Linked to Iranian Strikes that Killed Three American Soldiers
U.S. officials say the imagery helped Iran target Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, where the strike killed 3 American soldiers and wounded 4 others.
- The Wall Street Journal reported Washington officials linked satellite imagery provided by Chinese entities to The July 17 Iranian missile strike at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers.
- Intelligence findings follow months of warnings regarding Chinese firms supplying targeting data to Tehran; Washington sanctioned three Chinese companies—Mizart Vision, Earth Eye, and Chang Guang—for providing imagery that threatens American personnel.
- The Chinese Embassy in Washington stated the help provided to Tehran complies with international law, adding that critics were 'maliciously linking and smearing other countries' while Chinese officials demanded proof and denied company involvement.
- President Donald Trump has dismissed the link, telling reporters 'we spy on them too' and refusing to answer questions about whether he would raise the incident with the Chinese President.
- Officials remain concerned that China or Russia could be providing Iran with high-resolution imagery to track American naval assets in the Middle East, while it remains unconfirmed if the Chinese President will visit the White House on Sept. 24.
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Chinese Satellite Images Linked to Iranian Strike That Killed US Troops
U.S. officials say Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images from Chinese entities before a July missile strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers, raising new concerns about how Chinese technology is strengthening Tehran’s ability to target U.S. forces. According to a Sept. 11 investigation by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), […]
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