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Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Iran obtained satellite images of a Jordanian base from Chinese sources prior to an attack that killed three U.S. troops in July, equating Chinese surveillance activities to those of the U.S.
- Trump did not directly address whether he would raise the issue during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, instead emphasizing mutual spying between the two countries.
- The Wall Street Journal report, citing unnamed U.S. officials, did not allege direct Chinese government involvement and could not be independently verified by Reuters.
- Trump reiterated his view of having a good relationship with Xi, describing their behavior as "reasonably well," amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions and unresolved issues related to Beijing's ties with Tehran.
- At least 18 U.S. service members have died since the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalated in late February, highlighting the ongoing regional instability.
