"Global Tensions Escalate: US Strikes in Middle East Draw Criticism from Russia and China"
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Russia and China criticize the US for its recent air strikes in Iraq and Syria, accusing Washington of escalating tensions in the Middle East to influence domestic politics and distract from the situation in Gaza. The US claims the strikes targeted Iran-linked groups, while Russia and China assert that the attacks demonstrate a disregard for international law and risk drawing regional powers into conflict. The UN Security Council meeting saw strong condemnation of the US actions, with Iran also rejecting the US claims and attributing regional turmoil to Israeli aggression supported by the US.
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