Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army, told lawmakers this week that China, Russia and Iran would be a problem for America. “In the coming years” as the three countries work together more closely.
Speaking to the US House Military Committee with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Gen. Milley that Russia and China work together very closely. “I wouldn’t really use the word full Alliance. in the true sense of the word But we see them moving closer together. And that’s a problem, and then Iran is the third country, so I think these three countries together. It will become a problem for many years to come. Especially Russia and China. because of their potential.”
It comes amid years of US emphasis that the three countries have a strong military focus. especially China and Russia Tensions between the United States and the three countries have increased in recent months. or even recently
while the United States continues to help Ukraine in self-defense against Russian aggression Tensions with China have increased dramatically recently. A flying object suspected to be a Chinese spy balloon is found. soaring across American skies before being hit by a US fighter jet Shot down off the east coast of the country.
Last week, the United States launched a counter-crime against militant groups. Supported by Iran in Syria After a drone suspected to be of Iranian origin Attacked one of the US personnel bases. Leads to the death of an American contractor. and 5 wounded soldiers
following the US attack the fighters fired rockets and sent more drone strikes. Tackling various goals That belongs to American and Allied personnel in Syria.
“Iran may produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon in about two weeks, and eventually may produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon,” Milley warned during his testimony on Tuesday. The United States military has come up with various options for our country’s leaders to consider if Iran decides to develop nuclear weapons.”
However, on Wednesday, he singled out China and Russia, saying “there are ways to threaten its interests and its way of life,” stressing that it was the first time the US had faced off against two powers. big nuclear
Gen Milley said that although China’s nuclear power Still not like the United States But it is still something that is significant. “We may not be able to do anything to stop, slow down, disrupt, stop or destroy China’s nuclear development program. “They are planning for the next 10 to 20 years. They are going ahead with their plans, and I think we have little influence that we can do to prevent that from happening.”
(Source: CNN)
