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U.S. Links Chinese Satellite Imagery to Iranian Strike That Killed Three Troops

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The finding deepens U.S.-China tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit as officials examine possible Chinese help tracking American warships

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  1. Wall Street Journal

    U.S. Links Chinese Satellite Imagery to Iranian Strike That Killed Three Troops (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The finding deepens U.S.-China tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit as officials examine possible Chinese help tracking American warships

  2. New York Post

    Chinese entities gave Iran satellite images of air base before missile strike killed 3 US service members in Jordan: report (opens New York Post)

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    The US has “connected” the high-resolution satellite imagery of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base to Iran’s July 17 ballistic missile attack on the facility, US officials told the Wall Street Journal.

  3. End Time Headlines

    Chinese Satellite Imagery Was Used For Iranian Strike That Killed Three Troops (opens End Time Headlines)

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    According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials say Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a Jordanian air base from Chinese entities before a July missile strike that killed three American troops.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Iran used Chinese satellites to target Jordan base where three US soldiers died: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    China reportedly provided Iran with high-resolution satellite imagery of a U.S. military base in Jordan shortly before an Iranian attack that killed three American service members, raising concerns about Beijing’s support for Tehran ahead of a planned summit between President Donald Trump and Chines…

  5. The Daily Caller

    Iranian Strike Which Killed Three Americans Reportedly Received Chinese Boost (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The unnamed officials did not accuse the Chinese government of being directly involved and declined to identify the suppliers

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