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Trump Dismisses Allegations of Chinese Intelligence Support for Iran in Jordan Attack

Sep 13, 2026 07:50 PM CT Washington D.C., United States iran,united states,china,intelligence,us troops,jordan,proxy warfare

Summary

US President Donald Trump dismissed reports alleging that Chinese entities provided satellite imagery to Iran prior to an attack on a US base in Jordan that resulted in three American fatalities. This statement addresses potential third-party state involvement in Iranian military operations against US forces, a key dynamic in the broader Iran-US conflict theater.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before β€Œan attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

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United States NEUTRAL

President Trump brushed aside reports linking Chinese entities to intelligence support for Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Alleged to have acquired satellite imagery from Chinese entities before attacking a US base in Jordan.

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