US intelligence report emphasised that China acted to maximise its advantage and achievements against the US following the war in Iran on the diplomatic, military, economic and intelligence levels, according to WaPo

The report suggests that China is strategically leveraging its position after the war in Iran, which may heighten tensions and influence US-China relations on multiple fronts—including military, economic, and intelligence.

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US intelligence report emphasised that China acted to maximise its advantage and achievements against the US following the war in Iran on the diplomatic, military, economic and intelligence levels, according to WaPo

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Hezbollah conducted 17 operations against Israeli forces on Wednesday, according to SNN

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Hezbollah says it targeted a Merkava tank with a guided missile in Tel Nahas on the outskirts of the town of Kafr Kila and achieved a confirmed hit, according to Al Jazeera

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