Gideon Rachman

The Trump administration is reportedly considering regime change strategies in Iran, including supporting internal uprisings and armed opposition groups, amid intensified U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets. Trump indicated openness to diplomacy, stating Iran seeks talks to end the conflict, while U.S. officials emphasize strikes are focused on protecting global shipping.

The Philippines president stated his country would likely intervene in any Taiwan conflict, potentially provoking China. Japan's leader similarly suggested Japan could help defend Taiwan if necessary. Experts warn that China could face catastrophic consequences if it underestimates the difficulty of forcibly taking Taiwan, similar to Russia's failure in Ukraine.