Russia and China now plan to respond against USA threats Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
On Wednesday, Russia emphasized that its partnership with China is not intended to target third countries; however, the two nations may “combine potential” if they perceive a threat from the United States.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow and Beijing would respond decisively to what she termed “double containment” by the U.S., particularly in light of discussions regarding the potential deployment of U.S. missiles in Japan.
According to a report by The Japan Times on September 7, the U.S. is considering deploying a Typhon mid-range missile system in Japan for joint military exercises.
Zakharova asserted that both Russia and China would address any significant missile threats with concrete measures, emphasizing that their response would be far from merely political.
“Our strategic partnership is not aggressive in nature,” Zakharova explained during her weekly briefing.
“Our relations are not directed against third countries… This is a defensive position, not an initiative aimed at targeting others.”
When questioned by Reuters, she added, “If an aggressive policy is being pursued against us, why shouldn’t we combine our strengths to respond appropriately?”
The partnership between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping has deepened since they signed a “no limits” agreement in 2022, shortly before Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.
In May, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a “comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation” for a new era.
While Russia and China have not established a formal military alliance, Putin recently characterized their relationship as one of “allies in every sense of the word,” reports Reuters.
The two nations have conducted joint military exercises, including naval drills that commenced this week.
During these exercises, Putin cautioned the U.S. against attempts to enhance its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, asserting that such actions would not go unnoticed.
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Israeli and Iranian leaders have now exchanged warning threats, highlighting the deepening crisis between their nations.
Israeli Prime Minister and Iran’s President have exchanged threats — Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a firm response to any threats, while Masoud Pezeshkian pledged retaliation.
At a ceremony in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation with a resolute tone.
Amid a backdrop of rising regional tensions, Netanyahu declared, “Anyone who harms our country will be held accountable. Iran and its proxies seek to surround us with a stranglehold of terror on seven fronts.
Their visible aggression is insatiable, but Israel is not helpless.
We are determined to stand against them on every front, in every arena, far and near.
Anyone who murders our citizens, anyone who harms our country will be held accountable.
He will pay a very heavy price.”
Netanyahu’s comments come in the wake of nearly ten months of conflict in Gaza and the recent assassinations of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.
The heightened hostilities have raised fears of further escalation and retaliation from Iran and its allies.
On his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, calling it a violation of international law.
“The assassination of a guest of the Islamic Republic of Iran was an act that violated all international laws,” Pezeshkian said.
“It was a grave mistake by the Zionists.
The audacity will not go unanswered.”
According to media reports, Iranian officials told Arab diplomats that Tehran does not care if an attack on Israel triggers a regional war. But this can also be part of a psychological war both sides have launched.
Israel’s channel 12 said that Israel’s security establishment is considering the possibility of “preventive actions or attacks” it could initiate, “including in Lebanon or perhaps in other places as necessitated.”
Siamak Javadi, an economics professor and researcher at the University of Texas, told Iran International, “Aside from its military aspect, war is a full-scale economic project.
You can’t wage war with an empty pocket.”
Comparing gross domestic product, per capita national income, and inflation and unemployment rates in Iran and Israel, he added that the Islamic Republic is financially and economically incapable of engaging in a full-scale war with Israel.
Hossein Aghaei, a researcher in international relations and strategic affairs, also told Iran International, “The Islamic Republic is caught in the strategic trap or chain reaction game set by Israel.”
He added that the Iranian government finds itself in a “difficult and enigmatic” situation and has no choice but to provide a “direct and proportionate response” to Israel in order to restore its deterrent power.
Aghaei warned that if the Islamic Republic engages in “a high-risk game” and initiates a “comprehensive and multi-front” conflict against Israel, the region could be drawn into a major military confrontation.
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