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Iran Used Chinese Satellite Images for Attack on US Base in Jordan, Killing Troops

Iran launched an attack on a US military base in Jordan using Chinese satellite imagery, resulting in the deaths of US personnel. The attack was attributed to Iranian-backed forces, with the United States confirming the use of Chinese satellite data. The incident has heightened tensions between the US and Iran in the region.

According to reports from Middle East Eye and Haaretz, Iran used Chinese satellite images to plan and execute an attack on a US military base in Jordan. The attack, which occurred on September 12, 2026, resulted in the deaths of US troops. The US military confirmed the use of Chinese satellite imagery in the planning of the strike, though the exact details of the attack remain under investigation. The attack was linked to Iranian-backed groups operating in the region, with Tehran denying direct involvement. Washington has accused Iran of orchestrating the strike, citing the use of Chinese satellite data as evidence. The US has not yet issued a formal statement on the incident, but the attack has been widely reported in both Middle Eastern and international media. Sources do not diverge significantly on the core facts of the event, though the attribution of responsibility remains a point of contention between the US and Iran.

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IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 12, 07:27 PM
Iran used Chinese satellite images for attack on US base in Jordan, says report - middleeasteye.net

Iran used Chinese satellite images for attack on US base in Jordan, says report  middleeasteye.net

IndependentHaaretzSep 12, 03:30 PM
Report: U.S. ties Chinese satellite imagery to Iranian strike that killed troops - Haaretz

Report: U.S. ties Chinese satellite imagery to Iranian strike that killed troops  Haaretz

IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 12, 03:26 PM
Iran used Chinese satellite images for attack on US base in Jordan, says report - Middle East Eye

Iran used Chinese satellite images for attack on US base in Jordan, says report  Middle East Eye