China Denies Giving Iran Intelligence Before Strike That Killed US Troops

China has denied a report that it provided Iran with intelligence before a strike that killed US troops. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei condemned the US action as illegal and said wounds from the US crime in Lamerd will never heal. He also said the UN Security Council is divided over the E3's snapback move on Iran. Iran says BRICS and SCO members are working to counter US unilateralism. Analyst Pape suggested Iran may be considering an October surprise ahead of the US midterms.