Reports have emerged alleging that Iran relied on high-resolution satellite imagery provided by Chinese sources to facilitate a military strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The attack, which occurred on July 17, resulted in the deaths of three U.S. service members and caused significant damage to the facility.

According to reports citing U.S. officials, the imagery provided Iran with detailed views of the base both before and after the strike. While the reports identify the imagery as Chinese in origin, they do not specify which Chinese entities were involved in the transfer, nor do they explicitly state that the Chinese government was directly aware of or sanctioned the sharing of this data.

The Washington Examiner frames the incident within the context of upcoming diplomatic meetings between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, suggesting the report raises questions about Beijing’s broader support for Tehran. Middle East Eye focuses more narrowly on the technical aspect of the report, noting that U.S. officials have not yet confirmed whether the Chinese entities involved were state-affiliated or private actors.

There is no consensus in the reporting regarding the level of Chinese government involvement. The Washington Examiner implies a strategic alignment between Beijing and Tehran, whereas Middle East Eye maintains a more cautious tone, noting that officials have not suggested direct Chinese government complicity in the attack.