WSJ: China Provided Iran Satellite Images Before Jordan Attack
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing American sources, that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images from Chinese sources prior to a ballistic missile attack on July 17th. The attack targeted the U.S. Air Force base at Muwaffaq Salty Air Base in Jordan, resulting in the deaths of three American soldiers and the injury of four others.
American sources believe the satellite imagery was connected to the attack. They estimate that the images may have assisted Iran in identifying high-value targets with greater precision.
The specific nature of the Chinese assistance and the exact timing of the image transfer remain unclear, but the report suggests a potential link between Chinese support and Iranian military actions targeting U.S. interests in the region.
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