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 Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III ICBM launches during an operation test on February 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. (US Space Force)