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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An oil tanker is being unloaded with imported crude oil at the Qingdao Port Oil Terminal in Shandong Province, China on April 7, 2026. (Getty Images)