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Trump’s on his way to restoring American deterrence
The message from US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities is heard in other parts of Asia too.
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Patrons of the Chapel Street Cafe in Chicago, Illinois, watch as US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, on June 21.
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- US strikes on Iran demonstrated American deterrence and Trump's willingness to use massive firepower.
- Trump's actions revealed a calculated menace, requiring global leaders to reassess their understanding of him.
- Nations will likely increase defence spending, potentially elevating conflict risks, while allies may feel more secure in US resolve.
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“American deterrence is back,” said US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon briefing on June 22 that laid out the details of the US strikes on Iran.
