May 20, 2026, 10:44 GMT
Iran has issued a sharp warning to Washington, vowing “surprises” if U.S. military pressure continues amid the fragile ceasefire. Tehran’s leadership framed the statement as both a deterrent and a signal of readiness to escalate, underscoring the volatility of the Gulf standoff. The warning coincides with a high‑profile summit in Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged deeper strategic alignment. Their meeting emphasized a multipolar world order and mutual resistance to Western sanctions, positioning Beijing and Moscow as counterweights to U.S. influence. Analysts note that the twin developments, Tehran’s defiance and the Xi–Putin partnership highlight the converging challenges facing Washington as it navigates simultaneous crises in the Middle East and Asia.
(Source – Al Jazeera)
—Agencies
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