Chinese military analysts have closely followed Saturday’s US strikes on Iranian facilities, especially the bombs used – the GBU-57, a powerful “bunker buster” designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. While praising the success of the B-2 stealth bombers’ long-range delivery and the bunker busters’ performance, they also pointed out the limitations the bomb’s effectiveness, especially…
An Iranian resident in Hong Kong has described the past few days as a “horror” and a “nightmare”, as the latest escalation in the Middle East caused him to lose contact with loved ones due to failed internet connections and fear for their ability to get to safety. The Immigration Department said that as of…
China sharply criticised the United States and Israel on Sunday, calling on them to de-escalate their conflict with Iran, prioritise civilian safety and adhere to international law as Mideast anxiety intensified following the US attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities using massive “bunker buster” bombs. Washington has violated Iranian sovereignty, “exacerbated tensions in the Middle…
The US will remain focused on containing China in the Indo-Pacific, despite short-term deployment distractions caused by its direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, according to analysts. Before the strikes, the United States had repositioned forces for the conflict, including shifting assets away from the Indo-Pacific. Last week, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz cancelled a…