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US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Warns Lawmakers of Long-Term Threat from China, Russia, and Iran
During a House Armed Services Commission meeting, General Mark Milley expressed concern over the close relationship between China, Russia, and Iran, calling it “troublesome.” While he clarified that it was not a true alliance, Milley warned that the three countries, especially China and Russia, pose a significant threat to the US due to their technological capabilities.
According to CNN, the US has identified China and Russia as key military targets for several years. However, tensions with these countries, as well as Ukraine, have escalated in recent months. The US is providing military aid to Ukraine to help defend against Russia’s invasion, which Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley described as a war crime. In addition, a suspected Chinese spy balloon recently traveled over the continental US, leading to increased tensions with China. The balloon was ultimately shot down by the US military off the eastern coast of the country. Despite attempts to discuss the incident with Chinese Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe, he refused to take a call from US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Last week, the US conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, in response to a suspected Iranian drone attack on a facility that killed an American contractor and injured five service members. Subsequently, there were further rocket and drone attacks targeting US and coalition personnel in Syria.
During a Tuesday hearing, Milley cautioned that Iran could generate sufficient fissile material for a nuclear weapon in under two weeks and produce one within several months. He added that the US military has created multiple alternatives for national leadership to consider in the event that Iran decides to develop a nuclear weapon.
US Facing Threats from China and Russia, Says General Milley
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has warned that China and Russia pose a significant threat to the US.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Milley stated that these two countries have the means to threaten US interests and way of life, marking the first time the US is facing two major nuclear powers.
While China’s nuclear capabilities are not on par with those of the US, Milley acknowledged that they are still significant. He also noted that the US is unlikely to be able to stop, slow down, disrupt, interdict, or destroy China’s projected nuclear development program over the next 10 to 20 years.
They will proceed in accordance with their own strategy. Unfortunately, it seems that there is minimal external influence we can exert to impede their progress
