Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops
Trump said the United States and China both conduct espionage and downplayed claims that Chinese entities aided Iran before the attack killed 3 U.S. troops.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump dismissed a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a Jordan military base from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three U.S. troops.
- The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed officials linking Chinese entities to the intelligence, though the report did not allege direct involvement by Beijing, consistent with the administration's strategy to minimize tensions.
- "They basically do what we do," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, equating Chinese surveillance with American activities. He added, "When they say China spies on us, I say you're right and we spy on them too."
- Returning from Ireland, Trump reiterated his positive view of Chinese President Jinping, stating, "I think he's behaved reasonably well, and we behave reasonably well." A leadership meeting is expected September 24.
- Despite Washington's frustration over Beijing's close ties to Tehran, the administration continues efforts to maintain diplomatic stability. China has not yet officially confirmed the September 24 meeting with the United States.
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Trump downplays report China helped Iran before attack that killed 3 U.S. troops | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE >> President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.
Trump minimized suspicions that Chinese entities have provided Iran with satellite images of a base in Jordan, the target of an attack that killed three US military personnel.
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Trump Says US and China ‘Spy on’ Each Other After Chinese Imagery Linked to Deadly Iran Strike
President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday that China spies on the United States and said Washington conducts similar intelligence operations after a report linked satellite imagery ... The post Trump Says US and China ‘Spy on’ Each Other After Chinese Imagery Linked to Deadly Iran Strike first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The imagery from China is said to be related to the United States air base in Jordan which was later targeted by Iran.
Trump dismisses China spying concerns: ‘We spy on them too’
President Trump responded to a report from the Wall Street Journal that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery of US military bases, saying China spies on the US and “we spy on them too.”
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