How Iran’s strikes on US bases could offer a preview for the Asia-Pacific
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Iran's retaliatory strikes against US military assets across the Middle East, launched in response to large-scale air attacks by the US and Israel since February 28, have served as a preview of potential actions Beijing might take in a Taiwan Strait conflict. The targets included Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military base in the region, which was damaged along with at least 11 other American military bases or installations across the Middle East. Analysts say these strikes could be a template for a potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific, as Beijing might target US allies hosting American military assets such as Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea. The attacks highlight the possibility that China would likely target US bases throughout the region if tensions escalate over Taiwan.
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