The Iran war revealed what China already knew about American military power | Opinion
An opinion article discusses how the Iran war revealed vulnerabilities in U.S. military power, particularly regarding depleted munitions stockpiles and supply chain dependencies on minerals. This situation has shifted the balance of power toward China, challenging years of U.S. deterrence in the Pacific.
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