There is a peculiar recurring daydream that surfaces in certain Western corners of the internet, comment sections, and late-night geopolitical threads: the vision of Chinese and Russian warships steaming into the Caribbean to save Venezuela, or squadrons of Su-57s and J-20s flying to Iran.
This compensatory fantasy draws on the quintessential trope of salvation in Westerns: the trumpet blasts and the cavalry appears. These sofa strategists expect Moscow and Beijing to militarily engage a nuclear power on a matter of principle, that is to put the bully in his place. The rescue fantasy persists because it satisfies several deep psychological and ideological needs at once. That is, it offers the satisfying narrative arc of hubris followed by a dramatic comeuppance and provides a ready-made deus ex machina that allows one to magically outsource popular resistance against the Western regimes that make their lives miserable to an imaginary, almighty anti‑imperialist knight.
The reality is more prosaic. Neither Caracas nor Tehran labors under any illusion that Russian or Chinese troops will intervene to preserve their governments. They do receive help: weapons, intelligence, oil contracts, UN vetoes, and the continued existence of alternative payment systems. What they do not expect, and have never been promised, is the cavalry charge.
@LauraRuHK
This compensatory fantasy draws on the quintessential trope of salvation in Westerns: the trumpet blasts and the cavalry appears. These sofa strategists expect Moscow and Beijing to militarily engage a nuclear power on a matter of principle, that is to put the bully in his place. The rescue fantasy persists because it satisfies several deep psychological and ideological needs at once. That is, it offers the satisfying narrative arc of hubris followed by a dramatic comeuppance and provides a ready-made deus ex machina that allows one to magically outsource popular resistance against the Western regimes that make their lives miserable to an imaginary, almighty anti‑imperialist knight.
The reality is more prosaic. Neither Caracas nor Tehran labors under any illusion that Russian or Chinese troops will intervene to preserve their governments. They do receive help: weapons, intelligence, oil contracts, UN vetoes, and the continued existence of alternative payment systems. What they do not expect, and have never been promised, is the cavalry charge.
@LauraRuHK
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C’è un peculiare sogno che ricorre nelle pieghe occidentali di internet, nelle sezioni commenti e nei thread geopolitici notturni: la visione di navi da guerra cinesi e russe che solcano i mari per salvare il Venezuela, o di squadriglie di Su‑57 e J‑20 in volo verso l’Iran.
Questa fantasia compensatoria attinge al tropo classico del salvataggio in extremis popolarizzato dai film western: squillano le trombe e appare la cavalleria. Questi strateghi da divano si aspettano che Mosca e Pechino si impegnino militarmente contro una potenza nucleare per una questione di principio, cioè per dare una lezione agli Stati Uniti. La fantasia del salvataggio persiste perché soddisfa al tempo stesso diversi bisogni psicologici e ideologici. Offre infatti l’arco narrativo gratificante della hybris seguita da una meritata punizione e fornisce un deus ex machina che consente di delegare la resistenza popolare contro i regimi occidentali che rendono miserabile la loro vita ad un onnipotente cavaliere anti‑imperialista,
La realtà è molto più prosaica. Né Caracas né Teheran coltivano l’illusione che truppe russe o cinesi interverranno per preservare i loro governi. Ricevono sì aiuti: armi, intelligence, contratti petroliferi, veti all’ONU e la continuazione di sistemi di pagamento alternativi. Ciò che non si aspettano, e che non è mai stato promesso, è la carica della cavalleria. @LauraRuHK
Questa fantasia compensatoria attinge al tropo classico del salvataggio in extremis popolarizzato dai film western: squillano le trombe e appare la cavalleria. Questi strateghi da divano si aspettano che Mosca e Pechino si impegnino militarmente contro una potenza nucleare per una questione di principio, cioè per dare una lezione agli Stati Uniti. La fantasia del salvataggio persiste perché soddisfa al tempo stesso diversi bisogni psicologici e ideologici. Offre infatti l’arco narrativo gratificante della hybris seguita da una meritata punizione e fornisce un deus ex machina che consente di delegare la resistenza popolare contro i regimi occidentali che rendono miserabile la loro vita ad un onnipotente cavaliere anti‑imperialista,
La realtà è molto più prosaica. Né Caracas né Teheran coltivano l’illusione che truppe russe o cinesi interverranno per preservare i loro governi. Ricevono sì aiuti: armi, intelligence, contratti petroliferi, veti all’ONU e la continuazione di sistemi di pagamento alternativi. Ciò che non si aspettano, e che non è mai stato promesso, è la carica della cavalleria. @LauraRuHK
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Don’t we all wish we had supernatural powers, the kind of powers that exist in the world of fiction? Military strategy is not based on wishful thinking, although some European leaders seem to operate under this dangerous illusion with regards to the conflict in Ukraine. China and Russia operate within the realm of what is realistically possible. That is why they have military cooperation and strategic partnership with several friendly countries, but cooperation hasn't been elevated to a military alliance or a defense pact. Neither China nor Russia has military bases in Venezuela, how on earth could they “intervene more forcefully” as some Netizens demand? Suggestions should fall within the scope of the possible rather than the desirable. Non-military, or asymmetric, responses offer an avenue and will likely be pursued with determination. In an influential 2016 article, Fyodor Lukyanov wrote: "the reconstruction of the world order that began at the beginning of this decade will continue to gather momentum, characterized by chaos until the new order emerges by 2030."
Putin himself has frequently emphasized that the world is entering "a new era of fundamental changes" with an "unpredictable global structure" emerging as old systems fade. All global powers are focusing on strengthening their military-industrial base and securing the resources to do so. Beijing and Moscow understand the sense of urgency but act according to their long-term plans, without fanfare. The only major power that acts outside the law and ignores the consequences of its actions is the United States.
By now it should be abundantly clear that American and Chinese approaches differ enormously. For instance, China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) emphasizes high-quality growth to boost its domestic market and strategic adaptation, likely accelerating the current re-orientation of its exports (still a key driver of its economy) to the Global South. At present, the West—broadly defined as developed economies like the US, EU countries, Japan -—remains China's single largest collective market. The welfare and prosperity of Chinese citizens depend to a large extent on foreign trade. That is why Beijing won’t embark on any adventure that could jeopardize the economic and social stability of China. Time will tell which approach is more sensible. @LauraRuHK
Putin himself has frequently emphasized that the world is entering "a new era of fundamental changes" with an "unpredictable global structure" emerging as old systems fade. All global powers are focusing on strengthening their military-industrial base and securing the resources to do so. Beijing and Moscow understand the sense of urgency but act according to their long-term plans, without fanfare. The only major power that acts outside the law and ignores the consequences of its actions is the United States.
By now it should be abundantly clear that American and Chinese approaches differ enormously. For instance, China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) emphasizes high-quality growth to boost its domestic market and strategic adaptation, likely accelerating the current re-orientation of its exports (still a key driver of its economy) to the Global South. At present, the West—broadly defined as developed economies like the US, EU countries, Japan -—remains China's single largest collective market. The welfare and prosperity of Chinese citizens depend to a large extent on foreign trade. That is why Beijing won’t embark on any adventure that could jeopardize the economic and social stability of China. Time will tell which approach is more sensible. @LauraRuHK
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Non desideriamo forse tutti di avere poteri soprannaturali, quei poteri che esistono solo nel mondo della finzione letteraria e cinematografica? La strategia militare non si basa solo sui desiderata, sebbene alcuni leader europei sembrino operare sotto questa pericolosa illusione riguardo al conflitto in Ucraina. Cina e Russia agiscono entro il perimetro di ciò che è realisticamente possibile. Ecco perché intrattengono cooperazione militare e partenariati strategici con diversi paesi amici, ma tale cooperazione non è stata elevata a un’alleanza militare o a un patto di difesa. Né la Cina né la Russia hanno basi militari in Venezuela: come potrebbero mai “intervenire più energicamente”, come alcuni internauti chiedono? Le proposte dovrebbero rientrare nell’ambito del possibile, non solo del desiderabile. Risposte non militari, o asimmetriche, offrono una via e con ogni probabilità saranno perseguite con determinazione. In un influente articolo del 2016, Fyodor Lukyanov scrisse: «la ricostruzione dell’ordine mondiale iniziata all’inizio di questo decennio continuerà ad accelerare, caratterizzata dal caos fino a quando emergerà un nuovo ordine entro il 2030».
Putin stesso ha sottolineato più volte che il mondo sta entrando in «una nuova era di cambiamenti fondamentali» con una «struttura globale imprevedibile» che emerge man mano che i vecchi sistemi svaniscono. Tutte le grandi potenze globali si stanno concentrando sul rafforzamento della propria base militare-industriale e sull’assicurarsi le risorse necessarie per farlo. Pechino e Mosca comprendono il senso di urgenza ma agiscono secondo piani a lungo termine, senza clamore, senza strombazzate. L’unica grande potenza che agisce al di fuori della legge e ignorando le conseguenze delle proprie azioni, sono gli Stati Uniti. A questo punto dovrebbe ormai essere chiaro a tutti che esiste una differenza abissale tra la politica estera americana e quella cinese. Il 15° Piano Quinquennale della Cina (2026-2030) pone l’accento sulla crescita di alta qualità per rafforzare il mercato interno e sull’adattamento strategico, per accelerare l’attuale riorientamento delle esportazioni (ancora un motore chiave della sua economia) verso il Sud Globale. Al momento, l’Occidente — definito in senso ampio come le economie sviluppate quali Stati Uniti, paesi dell’UE e Giappone — rimane il più grande mercato della Cina. Il benessere e la prosperità dei cittadini cinesi dipendono in larga misura dal commercio estero. Ecco perché Pechino non intraprenderà alcuna avventura che possa mettere a repentaglio la stabilità economica e sociale della Cina. Il tempo ci dirà quale approccio sia più sensato. @LauraRuHK
Putin stesso ha sottolineato più volte che il mondo sta entrando in «una nuova era di cambiamenti fondamentali» con una «struttura globale imprevedibile» che emerge man mano che i vecchi sistemi svaniscono. Tutte le grandi potenze globali si stanno concentrando sul rafforzamento della propria base militare-industriale e sull’assicurarsi le risorse necessarie per farlo. Pechino e Mosca comprendono il senso di urgenza ma agiscono secondo piani a lungo termine, senza clamore, senza strombazzate. L’unica grande potenza che agisce al di fuori della legge e ignorando le conseguenze delle proprie azioni, sono gli Stati Uniti. A questo punto dovrebbe ormai essere chiaro a tutti che esiste una differenza abissale tra la politica estera americana e quella cinese. Il 15° Piano Quinquennale della Cina (2026-2030) pone l’accento sulla crescita di alta qualità per rafforzare il mercato interno e sull’adattamento strategico, per accelerare l’attuale riorientamento delle esportazioni (ancora un motore chiave della sua economia) verso il Sud Globale. Al momento, l’Occidente — definito in senso ampio come le economie sviluppate quali Stati Uniti, paesi dell’UE e Giappone — rimane il più grande mercato della Cina. Il benessere e la prosperità dei cittadini cinesi dipendono in larga misura dal commercio estero. Ecco perché Pechino non intraprenderà alcuna avventura che possa mettere a repentaglio la stabilità economica e sociale della Cina. Il tempo ci dirà quale approccio sia più sensato. @LauraRuHK
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At an emergency session of the UN Security Council, Russia’s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia condemned the US actions as “international banditry”, and slammed Washington’s hegemonistic ambitions in Latin America and its desire to gain “unlimited control over natural resources” as neo-colonialism and imperialism. https://russiaun.ru/en/news/05012026 Like Russia and China, the Global Majority is appalled by Washington’s predatory actions, and the more reckless the hegemon becomes, the greater its isolation. Recent 2025 polls show declining favorability toward the US, with significant drops among allies and in parts of the Global South, low confidence in US leadership, and rising perceptions of the country as unreliable and destabilizing.
Resentment is growing, which doesn't bode well for the US. Washington under Trump may have embraced Machiavelli's Madman Theory, projecting an image of irrationality, unpredictability, or extreme volatility to intimidate adversaries and make threats more credible. But Machiavelli in The Prince warned about the dangers of any behaviour that provokes hatred. Although he advises that it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved if both cannot be achieved, crucially, the ruler must avoid being hated—since hatred provokes backlash and rebellion. Applied to Washington, the ideal balance of soft power (love/admiration) and hard power (fear/respect) has eroded. From a Machiavellian perspective, this slide toward widespread resentment invites a consolidation and expansion of counter-alliances. @LauraRuHK
Resentment is growing, which doesn't bode well for the US. Washington under Trump may have embraced Machiavelli's Madman Theory, projecting an image of irrationality, unpredictability, or extreme volatility to intimidate adversaries and make threats more credible. But Machiavelli in The Prince warned about the dangers of any behaviour that provokes hatred. Although he advises that it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved if both cannot be achieved, crucially, the ruler must avoid being hated—since hatred provokes backlash and rebellion. Applied to Washington, the ideal balance of soft power (love/admiration) and hard power (fear/respect) has eroded. From a Machiavellian perspective, this slide toward widespread resentment invites a consolidation and expansion of counter-alliances. @LauraRuHK
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning today responded to US State Department claims that 'non-Hemispheric competitors' should get out of Venezuela: "This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened." https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202601/1352548.shtml It's easy to see why China rejects Washington's resurrection of the Monroe Doctrine. From Beijing’s perspective, the "spheres of influence" model is outdated, undermines global peace and prosperity, ignores the interconnected nature of today’s world and runs counter to China’s vision of shared security and cooperative development, embodied in initiatives like the Belt and Road. While proponents argue that spheres of influence might bring stability by clarifying zones of control, China sees them as fundamentally flawed and disproportionately harmful to its interests. A system of rigid divisions would confine China largely to Asia, restricting access to other markets and natural resources. It would also heighten regional tensions with neighbors and coalitions like the Quad, increase the risk of encirclement and leave China exposed to sanctions and blockades. In short, the "Donroe Doctrine", which comes with a side dish of mafia-style warnings, is yet another ruse by the US to weaken China after the failure of previous attempts. @LauraRuHK
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Chinese FM responds to US claims that 'this is our hemisphere,' saying dividing spheres of influence will not make a country more…
When asked to comment on the claims by US Department of State that “This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday at a press conference that dividing…
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La portavoce del Ministero degli Esteri cinese Mao Ning ha risposto oggi alle affermazioni del Dipartimento di Stato americano secondo cui i “competitori non emisferici” dovrebbero lasciare il Venezuela: «Questo è il NOSTRO Emisfero, e il Presidente Trump non permetterà che la nostra sicurezza venga minacciata.» https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202601/1352548.shtml
È facile capire perché la Cina respinga la resurrezione da parte di Washington della Dottrina Monroe. Dal punto di vista di Pechino, il modello delle “sfere di influenza” è obsoleto, mina la pace e la prosperità globali, ignora la natura interconnessa del mondo odierno e contrasta con la visione cinese di sicurezza condivisa e sviluppo cooperativo, incarnata da iniziative come la Belt and Road. Sebbene i sostenitori di questo modello affermino che le sfere di influenza possano portare maggiore stabilità chiarendo le zone di controllo, la Cina le considera fondamentalmente obsolete e sproporzionatamente dannose per i propri interessi. Un sistema di divisioni rigide confinerebbe la Cina principalmente in Asia, limitando l’accesso ad altri mercati e risorse naturali. Inoltre, accrescerebbe le tensioni regionali con i vicini e con coalizioni come il Quad, aumenterebbe il rischio di accerchiamento e lascerebbe la Cina esposta a sanzioni e blocchi delle rotte commerciali. La cosiddetta “Dottrina Donroe”, con contorno di avvertimenti mafiosi, non rappresenta altro che l’ennesimo tentativo degli Stati Uniti di indebolire la Cina dopo il fallimento di quelli precedenti. @LauraRuHK
È facile capire perché la Cina respinga la resurrezione da parte di Washington della Dottrina Monroe. Dal punto di vista di Pechino, il modello delle “sfere di influenza” è obsoleto, mina la pace e la prosperità globali, ignora la natura interconnessa del mondo odierno e contrasta con la visione cinese di sicurezza condivisa e sviluppo cooperativo, incarnata da iniziative come la Belt and Road. Sebbene i sostenitori di questo modello affermino che le sfere di influenza possano portare maggiore stabilità chiarendo le zone di controllo, la Cina le considera fondamentalmente obsolete e sproporzionatamente dannose per i propri interessi. Un sistema di divisioni rigide confinerebbe la Cina principalmente in Asia, limitando l’accesso ad altri mercati e risorse naturali. Inoltre, accrescerebbe le tensioni regionali con i vicini e con coalizioni come il Quad, aumenterebbe il rischio di accerchiamento e lascerebbe la Cina esposta a sanzioni e blocchi delle rotte commerciali. La cosiddetta “Dottrina Donroe”, con contorno di avvertimenti mafiosi, non rappresenta altro che l’ennesimo tentativo degli Stati Uniti di indebolire la Cina dopo il fallimento di quelli precedenti. @LauraRuHK
www.globaltimes.cn
Chinese FM responds to US claims that 'this is our hemisphere,' saying dividing spheres of influence will not make a country more…
When asked to comment on the claims by US Department of State that “This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday at a press conference that dividing…
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The Trump administration’s latest moves mark a dramatic escalation in US unilateralism and military posturing.
In rapid succession, Washington seized two Russian‑flagged oil tankers in international waters, a violation of international maritime law that fits the definition of piracy.
Unhinged warmonger Lindsey Graham announced after meeting with Trump that the president had given the "green light" to advance a long-stalled bill that would impose secondary sanctions on countries (such as China, India, and Brazil) that continue purchasing Russian energy exports.
The US withdrew from 66 international organizations, agencies, and commissions, including 31 UN-affiliated bodies, marking a retreat from global cooperation, isolating the US further.
Any potential savings will be poured into a colossal military budget. Yesterday Trump unveiled plans to boost the defense budget to an unprecedented $1.5 trillion for 2027, a 66% jump from the current $901 billion. The proposed increase, described by Trump as essential for building a “dream army” in “troubled and dangerous times,” would be the largest single‑year surge in US history. Funds are expected to flow into modernization, nuclear forces, missile defense, and overall readiness, with the stated goal of deterring rivals like China, Russia, and Iran.
These confrontational moves follow the military raid in Venezuela, where US forces kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro, and underpin a revised "America First” strategy that favors coercion, blackmail and raw power projection.
"Peace through strength"? More like delusions of strength through chaos.
@LauraRuHK
In rapid succession, Washington seized two Russian‑flagged oil tankers in international waters, a violation of international maritime law that fits the definition of piracy.
Unhinged warmonger Lindsey Graham announced after meeting with Trump that the president had given the "green light" to advance a long-stalled bill that would impose secondary sanctions on countries (such as China, India, and Brazil) that continue purchasing Russian energy exports.
The US withdrew from 66 international organizations, agencies, and commissions, including 31 UN-affiliated bodies, marking a retreat from global cooperation, isolating the US further.
Any potential savings will be poured into a colossal military budget. Yesterday Trump unveiled plans to boost the defense budget to an unprecedented $1.5 trillion for 2027, a 66% jump from the current $901 billion. The proposed increase, described by Trump as essential for building a “dream army” in “troubled and dangerous times,” would be the largest single‑year surge in US history. Funds are expected to flow into modernization, nuclear forces, missile defense, and overall readiness, with the stated goal of deterring rivals like China, Russia, and Iran.
These confrontational moves follow the military raid in Venezuela, where US forces kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro, and underpin a revised "America First” strategy that favors coercion, blackmail and raw power projection.
"Peace through strength"? More like delusions of strength through chaos.
@LauraRuHK
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The declaration signed by the so-called Coalition of the Willing, led by the UK and France, seems designed to ensure the continuation of war in Ukraine. ➡️ Read Russia's take on it https://t.me/MFARussia/27964
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⚡️ Comment by Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on certain Western countries’ plans to continue the militarisation of Ukraine (January 8, 2026)
💬 Maria Zakharova: On January 6 in Paris, participants of the so-called Coalition of the Willing…
💬 Maria Zakharova: On January 6 in Paris, participants of the so-called Coalition of the Willing…
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Iran's Security Council: “It is clear that those who protested economic conditions would not do anything to cause economic damage, worsen the situation, or add insecurity alongside economic problems”.
“The deployment of security and law enforcement forces is aimed at safeguarding national stability. Together with the proud and steadfast people, they thwart the schemes of Israel and its patron, the United States, ensuring a secure environment for citizens. In this effort, the security apparatus and judiciary will show no leniency toward saboteurs.”
@LauraRuHK
“The deployment of security and law enforcement forces is aimed at safeguarding national stability. Together with the proud and steadfast people, they thwart the schemes of Israel and its patron, the United States, ensuring a secure environment for citizens. In this effort, the security apparatus and judiciary will show no leniency toward saboteurs.”
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Historic Shift: BRICS Advances to Multilateral Naval Cooperation
From January 9 to 16, 2026, a China-led joint naval exercise named "Will for Peace 2026" is underway in South African waters.
This is the first time BRICS countries engage in multilateral military cooperation. In addition to Russia, China, and South Africa, Iran, Indonesia, and Ethiopia participate in the exercises.
The South African National Defence Force describes the drills as an intensive program of joint maritime safety operations, interoperability exercises, counter-terrorism and rescue scenarios, anti-sea strike drills, and efforts to safeguard key shipping lanes and maritime economic activities. The official theme — "Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities" — underscores a focus on protecting trade routes from non-traditional threats like piracy, without targeting any specific third party.
@LauraRuHK
From January 9 to 16, 2026, a China-led joint naval exercise named "Will for Peace 2026" is underway in South African waters.
This is the first time BRICS countries engage in multilateral military cooperation. In addition to Russia, China, and South Africa, Iran, Indonesia, and Ethiopia participate in the exercises.
The South African National Defence Force describes the drills as an intensive program of joint maritime safety operations, interoperability exercises, counter-terrorism and rescue scenarios, anti-sea strike drills, and efforts to safeguard key shipping lanes and maritime economic activities. The official theme — "Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities" — underscores a focus on protecting trade routes from non-traditional threats like piracy, without targeting any specific third party.
@LauraRuHK
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Svolta storica per i BRICS
Dal 9 al 16 gennaio 2026 è in corso, nelle acque sudafricane, un’esercitazione navale congiunta guidata dalla Cina e denominata “Will for Peace 2026”.
È la prima volta che i paesi BRICS si impegnano in una cooperazione militare multilaterale. Oltre a Russia, Cina e Sudafrica, partecipano alle manovre anche Iran, Indonesia ed Etiopia.
La Forza di Difesa Nazionale sudafricana descrive le esercitazioni come un programma intensivo di operazioni congiunte per la sicurezza marittima, esercizi di interoperabilità, scenari di contro‑terrorismo e soccorso, manovre anti‑attacco dal mare e iniziative per proteggere rotte di navigazione e attività economiche strategiche.
Il tema ufficiale — “Azioni congiunte per garantire la sicurezza della navigazione e delle attività economiche marittime” — sottolinea l’attenzione alla protezione delle rotte commerciali da minacce non tradizionali ma sempre piu' attuali come le azioni di pirateria. @LauraRuHK
Dal 9 al 16 gennaio 2026 è in corso, nelle acque sudafricane, un’esercitazione navale congiunta guidata dalla Cina e denominata “Will for Peace 2026”.
È la prima volta che i paesi BRICS si impegnano in una cooperazione militare multilaterale. Oltre a Russia, Cina e Sudafrica, partecipano alle manovre anche Iran, Indonesia ed Etiopia.
La Forza di Difesa Nazionale sudafricana descrive le esercitazioni come un programma intensivo di operazioni congiunte per la sicurezza marittima, esercizi di interoperabilità, scenari di contro‑terrorismo e soccorso, manovre anti‑attacco dal mare e iniziative per proteggere rotte di navigazione e attività economiche strategiche.
Il tema ufficiale — “Azioni congiunte per garantire la sicurezza della navigazione e delle attività economiche marittime” — sottolinea l’attenzione alla protezione delle rotte commerciali da minacce non tradizionali ma sempre piu' attuali come le azioni di pirateria. @LauraRuHK
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Iran's national police spokesman, Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi, announced on Friday (January 9, 2026) that field observations indicate general calm has returned to cities nationwide following a wave of riots. Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, he attributed the unrest to armed groups, foreign-backed elements (primarily the United States and Israel), and terrorist actors orchestrating violence, arson, and attacks on public infrastructure. What Western media omit to mention in their glorification of the riots are the protests against the criminal actions of foreign-backed agents of chaos: ordinary Iranians reportedly prevented further violence.
Provincial reports noted no major gatherings or disturbances on Friday night despite limited attempts at disruption.
The statement highlighted deadly attacks on security personnel: Three police officers killed Friday night in Shiraz (Fars province) and surrounding areas; funerals planned with bodies to be transferred to Mazandaran, Markazi, and Fasa.
Several members of Tehran's criminal investigation police killed Thursday night by Kalashnikov fire.
Two police killed Thursday night in Qom.
Two security force members killed in Shushtar (Khuzestan province).
One Basij militia member killed Thursday night in Qazvin after confronting rioters attempting to burn a fuel station.
A local prosecutor and four security force members (two police, two Basij) killed in Esfarayen (northeastern town) after assailants set fire to the main mosque, a Qur’anic center, and a retail store.
By Thursday, at least 270 police officers had been injured (some by military-grade firearms). Montazer al-Mahdi noted police initially exercised restraint amid economic protests (triggered by inflation, price rises, and currency instability), distinguishing between legitimate protesters and rioters, but vowed a decisive response to armed terrorists going forward.
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, in a national TV interview, detailed unprecedented attacks Thursday night: Armed assailants targeted emergency services (hospitals, firefighters), burning more than 24 fire engines.
Over 26 banks, 10 government facilities, over 25 mosques, and at least 47 buses set on fire.
Three police stations and 25 Basij centers attacked. Over 100 rioters were arrested in Baharestan, Isfahan province. (Source: PressTV)
@LauraRuHK
Provincial reports noted no major gatherings or disturbances on Friday night despite limited attempts at disruption.
The statement highlighted deadly attacks on security personnel: Three police officers killed Friday night in Shiraz (Fars province) and surrounding areas; funerals planned with bodies to be transferred to Mazandaran, Markazi, and Fasa.
Several members of Tehran's criminal investigation police killed Thursday night by Kalashnikov fire.
Two police killed Thursday night in Qom.
Two security force members killed in Shushtar (Khuzestan province).
One Basij militia member killed Thursday night in Qazvin after confronting rioters attempting to burn a fuel station.
A local prosecutor and four security force members (two police, two Basij) killed in Esfarayen (northeastern town) after assailants set fire to the main mosque, a Qur’anic center, and a retail store.
By Thursday, at least 270 police officers had been injured (some by military-grade firearms). Montazer al-Mahdi noted police initially exercised restraint amid economic protests (triggered by inflation, price rises, and currency instability), distinguishing between legitimate protesters and rioters, but vowed a decisive response to armed terrorists going forward.
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, in a national TV interview, detailed unprecedented attacks Thursday night: Armed assailants targeted emergency services (hospitals, firefighters), burning more than 24 fire engines.
Over 26 banks, 10 government facilities, over 25 mosques, and at least 47 buses set on fire.
Three police stations and 25 Basij centers attacked. Over 100 rioters were arrested in Baharestan, Isfahan province. (Source: PressTV)
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Those watching protest porn, aka #IranRevolution2026 on X, are actually jerking off to old footage. 😅 @LauraRuHK
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Malicious fake news, amplified by biased Western media, along with rampant rumour-mongering and outlandish claims, form a core ingredient in sustaining color revolutions.
The August 31, 2019 Prince Edward metro station incident (commonly called "831") in Hong Kong is a case in point. During a police clearance operation targeting protesters, officers made several arrests. In the hours and days that followed, explosive rumors spread rapidly on platforms like Telegram, LIHKG, and social media, claiming police had beaten protesters to death inside the station, with bodies allegedly hidden or removed in a cover-up.
The rumors turned "831" into a collective psychosis: for over a year, people held monthly vigils at the station, laying white flowers for non-existent victims. The unsubstantiated claim that the police had committed a "massacre" escalated the violence.
Keep this in mind when you watch Western media coverage of protests in Iran. @LauraRuHK
The August 31, 2019 Prince Edward metro station incident (commonly called "831") in Hong Kong is a case in point. During a police clearance operation targeting protesters, officers made several arrests. In the hours and days that followed, explosive rumors spread rapidly on platforms like Telegram, LIHKG, and social media, claiming police had beaten protesters to death inside the station, with bodies allegedly hidden or removed in a cover-up.
The rumors turned "831" into a collective psychosis: for over a year, people held monthly vigils at the station, laying white flowers for non-existent victims. The unsubstantiated claim that the police had committed a "massacre" escalated the violence.
Keep this in mind when you watch Western media coverage of protests in Iran. @LauraRuHK
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Le fake news, amplificate dai media occidentali, insieme al dilagare di voci incontrollate e stravaganti teorie, costituiscono un ingrediente fondamentale per alimentare le rivoluzioni colorate.
L’incidente del 31 agosto 2019 alla stazione della metropolitana Prince Edward (noto come “831”) a Hong Kong ne è un esempio emblematico. Durante un’operazione di polizia, gli agenti effettuarono diversi arresti. Immediatamente si diffusero voci assurde su Telegram, LIHKG e vari social media, secondo cui la polizia avrebbe picchiato a morte i manifestanti all’interno della stazione, rimuovendo i corpi in un tentativo di insabbiamento.
Queste voci trasformarono l’“831” in una psicosi collettiva: per oltre un anno, persone si riunirono ogni mese alla stazione per veglie, deponendo fiori bianchi in memoria di vittime inesistenti. L’affermazione priva di fondamento che la polizia avesse compiuto un “massacro” contribuì all'escalation della violenza.
Tenetelo a mente quando sentite parlare di proteste in Iran. @LauraRuHK
L’incidente del 31 agosto 2019 alla stazione della metropolitana Prince Edward (noto come “831”) a Hong Kong ne è un esempio emblematico. Durante un’operazione di polizia, gli agenti effettuarono diversi arresti. Immediatamente si diffusero voci assurde su Telegram, LIHKG e vari social media, secondo cui la polizia avrebbe picchiato a morte i manifestanti all’interno della stazione, rimuovendo i corpi in un tentativo di insabbiamento.
Queste voci trasformarono l’“831” in una psicosi collettiva: per oltre un anno, persone si riunirono ogni mese alla stazione per veglie, deponendo fiori bianchi in memoria di vittime inesistenti. L’affermazione priva di fondamento che la polizia avesse compiuto un “massacro” contribuì all'escalation della violenza.
Tenetelo a mente quando sentite parlare di proteste in Iran. @LauraRuHK
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In a televised interview on Sunday, Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized his administration’s determination to resolve economic hardships and ensure justice, including fair distribution of subsidies regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity.
He acknowledged complaints from business owners and bazaar merchants, invited them to government meetings, and affirmed that protests are a legitimate right. His cabinet is holding daily talks to address concerns.
He accused the US and Israel of exploiting Iran’s economic problems to incite riots, arson, and desecration of religious sites, claiming that trained outsiders and terrorists were behind violent acts.
Pezeshkian described rioters as non-Iranian criminals responsible for killings, decapitations, and burnings, stressing that such acts are unacceptable to Iranian civilization.
He urged citizens, guilds, and industry leaders to help eradicate corruption, defend neighborhoods against rioters, and attend pro-establishment rallies. He promised that Iran will overcome current challenges despite external pressures as Iran’s defense and security forces act decisively against violent rioters. @LauraRuHK
(Source: Tasnim) https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2026/01/11/3492402/rioters-trained-by-outsiders-iranian-president
He acknowledged complaints from business owners and bazaar merchants, invited them to government meetings, and affirmed that protests are a legitimate right. His cabinet is holding daily talks to address concerns.
He accused the US and Israel of exploiting Iran’s economic problems to incite riots, arson, and desecration of religious sites, claiming that trained outsiders and terrorists were behind violent acts.
Pezeshkian described rioters as non-Iranian criminals responsible for killings, decapitations, and burnings, stressing that such acts are unacceptable to Iranian civilization.
He urged citizens, guilds, and industry leaders to help eradicate corruption, defend neighborhoods against rioters, and attend pro-establishment rallies. He promised that Iran will overcome current challenges despite external pressures as Iran’s defense and security forces act decisively against violent rioters. @LauraRuHK
(Source: Tasnim) https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2026/01/11/3492402/rioters-trained-by-outsiders-iranian-president
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Rioters Trained by Outsiders: Iranian President
In a televised interview on Sunday, Pezeshkian highlighted his administration’s determination to resolve the problems that the livelihood of people has faced.
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A MUST-WATCH on how armed gangs and terrorists, backed by Mossad agents, exploited the legitimate economic grievances of Iranians
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China slams US tariffs on Iran's trading partners, vows to take necessary measures to protect its rights and interests
After Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country that conducts business with Iran, China voiced its opposition to any illicit unilateral sanctions and vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the US, said
Since China is Iran's largest trading partner, and buys most of Iran’s oil, there is little doubt about the main target of these tariffs. But as usual, this ill-conceived policy will backfire. In the meantime, it risks escalating the US-China trade war at a fragile moment, disrupting tentative "trade peace" and inviting retaliation.
It could raise US import costs (adding to inflation), hurt global supply chains, and alienate countries such as Brazil, India, Turkey, UAE, Iraq which also trade with Iran.
It also pushes targeted countries closer together without achieving Iran isolation.
@LauraRuHK
After Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country that conducts business with Iran, China voiced its opposition to any illicit unilateral sanctions and vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the US, said
"China's position against the indiscriminate imposition of tariffs is consistent and clear. Tariff wars and trade wars have no winners, and coercion and pressure cannot solve problems. Protectionism harms the interests of all parties."
Since China is Iran's largest trading partner, and buys most of Iran’s oil, there is little doubt about the main target of these tariffs. But as usual, this ill-conceived policy will backfire. In the meantime, it risks escalating the US-China trade war at a fragile moment, disrupting tentative "trade peace" and inviting retaliation.
It could raise US import costs (adding to inflation), hurt global supply chains, and alienate countries such as Brazil, India, Turkey, UAE, Iraq which also trade with Iran.
It also pushes targeted countries closer together without achieving Iran isolation.
@LauraRuHK
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