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China is avoiding a public choice in the US-Israel and Iran confrontation. Analysts say Beijing is calculating for long-term influence while protecting trade and energy ties.
Washington has temporarily allowed limited Iranian oil sales for 30 days to blunt a sharp rise in global fuel prices after recent strikes and shipping disruptions. Officials say the move is tactical and short term, but critics call it a lifeline for Tehran.
The Pentagon has asked for roughly $200 billion to fund the United States and Israel campaign against Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there is no set end date, while Congress and critics push for more details before signing off.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has removed Vladimir Padrino as defence minister, naming General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez as his successor. The move is the latest in a string of government changes since early January.
The FBI says a vehicle that struck a Michigan synagogue is being treated as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community. Authorities also reported an active-shooter incident and people were evacuated from the scene.