Iran / Middle East theater · Missile / Drone
Iran missile attack on US base in Jordan
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran used Chinese satellite images to carry out an attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US troops in July, according to Middle East Eye. Middle East Eye's report cites the WSJ but provides no further details on the attack itself.
Why it matters
The claim, as reported, links Chinese satellite imagery to an Iranian attack that killed US personnel, a charge with potential implications for US-China and US-Iran relations.
What's unclear
- Which specific base in Jordan was attacked and on what date in July
- Whether China or Iran have responded to the allegation
- What evidence the WSJ cited to support the claim about Chinese satellite images