Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite images of an American base in Jordan before and after an attack that caused the death of three American soldiers. The information was revealed by the Wall Street Journal, which heard Washington officials under anonymity. The authorities did not identify the Chinese entities involved nor suggested that Beijing was responsible for the attack.
The attack occurred on July 17, when Iran launched missiles against the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan, where American forces are positioned. The three soldiers killed were mentioned in the article.
The authorities said that the episode may be a topic of discussion at the meeting between American President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, scheduled for September 24 at the White House.
