Trump downplays China-Iran intel report as Oman postpones Strait of Hormuz meeting

President Donald Trump dismissed a report that Iran obtained Chinese‑sourced satellite images of a Jordanian military base prior to a July strike that killed three U.S. service members, while Oman delayed a scheduled diplomatic gathering with Iran and other regional states to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz. The postponement pushes back expectations for a broader Middle‑East diplomatic breakthrough aimed at de‑escalating tensions in the strategically vital waterway.

The Iranian acquisition of the imagery, alleged to have come from Chinese entities, has been cited by U.S. officials as evidence of Tehran’s expanding intelligence capabilities ahead of the lethal attack. Meanwhile, Oman's decision to reschedule the meeting—originally set for Monday—reflects lingering mistrust among Gulf nations and complicates ongoing efforts to forge a coordinated response to Iranian activities in the region. The developments were tracked in a liveblog that provided real‑time updates on the evolving situation.