Republican Senators Alarmed by Trump’s Welcome of Xi After Iran Used Chinese Satellite Imagery

Republican senators have voiced concern and dismay over President Trump’s lavish welcome of Chinese President Xi Jinping to a two‑day summit in Washington. The criticism comes after it was revealed earlier this month that Iran used Chinese satellite imagery to target U.S. troops in Jordan. The senators’ reaction highlights the tension between the administration’s diplomatic outreach and emerging intelligence on military cooperation.

Senators were informed of deepening military cooperation between Iran and China. This information was part of the briefing that underscored the strategic implications of the U.S. troops’ vulnerability and the broader implications for U.S. national security.

The senators’ statements reiterate the facts that President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping in Washington, that Iran used Chinese satellite imagery to target U.S. troops in Jordan, and that the senators were told of deepening military cooperation between Iran and China.