Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops
Trump said Washington and Beijing both conduct espionage as he downplayed claims that Chinese entities helped Iran before the July strike.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump dismissed a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a Jordan military base from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three U.S. troops.
- The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed officials linking Chinese entities to the intelligence, though the report did not allege direct involvement by Beijing, consistent with the administration's strategy to minimize tensions.
- "They basically do what we do," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, equating Chinese surveillance with American activities. He added, "When they say China spies on us, I say you're right and we spy on them too."
- Returning from Ireland, Trump reiterated his positive view of Chinese President Jinping, stating, "I think he's behaved reasonably well, and we behave reasonably well." A leadership meeting is expected September 24.
- Despite Washington's frustration over Beijing's close ties to Tehran, the administration continues efforts to maintain diplomatic stability. China has not yet officially confirmed the September 24 meeting with the United States.
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Foreign media reports have emerged that Iran used Chinese satellite imagery in a precision attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan last July that killed three U.S. soldiers. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump reacted dismissively, stating that the U.S. and China are spying on each other. According to AFP on the 13th (local time), President Trump told reporters while aboard Air Force One, “People [say that] China [is spying on us.
Donald Trump Says China ‘Spies on Us’ After Report Tied to Deadly Iran Strike
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Sunday over a report alleging Chinese entities helped Iran carry out a strike that killed three American troops. He framed global espionage as a two-way street rather than a diplomatic red flag. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump brushed past questions about the allegations and instead pointed […]
U.S. President Donald Trump minimizes information that Chinese entities have provided Tehran with satellite images of a military base in Jordan before and after a three-dead U.S. soldier attack, reports AFP.
Trump dismisses China-Iran intel report before deadly US base attack
US President Donald Trump has played down reports that Chinese entities provided Tehran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan before and after an Iranian missile attack that killed three American soldiers. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump acknowledged that China conducts intelligence activities against the United States, but […] Trump dismisses China-Iran intel report before deadly US base attack
U.S. President Donald Trump has downplayed on Sunday reports that Chinese entities have provided Tehran with satellite images of a military base in Jordan before and after an Iranian strike that killed three U.S. soldiers. ...
Chinese entities reportedly provided Iran with satellite images of an American military base in Jordan. The Iranian attack killed three American soldiers there.
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