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The US has launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, prompting high alert and warnings of potential retaliation from Iran, while international reactions vary from calls for de-escalation to condemnations. The strikes, described as devastating to Iran's nuclear program, have increased tensions in the region amid global concerns about escalation and nuclear safety.
China is cautious about intervening in the Israel-Iran conflict despite US military movements, urging for de-escalation and offering to broker peace, while emphasizing respect for sovereignty and opposing escalation that violates the UN Charter.
The Pentagon stated that it is not planning for a long-term campaign against Iranian proxy groups in Iraq and Syria, following U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jordan. The strikes targeted locations associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force and their militia groups, with the Pentagon acknowledging potential casualties. U.S. officials have indicated that the response could involve multiple rounds of military action, with warnings of further retaliation if necessary.
Russia and China conducted a joint naval operation near the coast of Alaska, which the US deemed "highly provocative" amid the war in Ukraine. Eleven Russian and Chinese ships approached the Aleutian Islands but did not enter US waters. The fleets were monitored by four US destroyers and P-8 Poseidon aircraft. The incident, unprecedented for Alaska and the US, highlights the growing authoritarian aggression led by Beijing and Moscow. US Senator Dan Sullivan called for a stronger response and increased defense assets for Alaska. The exact details of the operation are still being declassified.