On CNBC, Mary Kissel discusses the message the United States military action in Iran sends to China. She notes that Operation Epic Fury reinforces the strength of American deterrence and its alliances in the Gulf, which serves as a clear warning against any potential use of force against Taiwan or the Philippines.
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President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. (Getty Images)