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China vs India at LAC: Rising Tensions in 2025 – Are We Heading Toward Another Standoff?

 The Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between India and China, has once again become a hotspot of rising military and political tension. After the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash, the region had seen relative calm — but as of mid-2025, reports suggest renewed troop movements, aggressive infrastructure development, and diplomatic silence from both sides. What’s really happening along the LAC in 2025? Is this a repeat of 2020—or something even bigger? A Quick Recap – What Happened at LAC Before (2020–2023)? In June 2020 , Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Galwan Valley, leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese casualties. After global attention and internal pressure, both sides began disengagement talks. Temporary buffer zones were created. Between 2021–2023 , several rounds of Corps Commander-level meetings were held, but full withdrawal never happened. China maintained strong positions in areas like Pangong Tso, Depsan...
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The June 2025 Iran–Israel War: A Closer Look at the 12‑Day Military Exchange

 In mid‑June 2025, a sudden and intense conflict erupted between Iran and Israel—marking one of the most significant direct clashes between these two regional powers. Over 12 days, the confrontation included aerial bombardments, drone strikes, missile barrages, and covert operations, reshaping Middle Eastern security dynamics. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown.

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Why It Started

  • Trigger Event: On 13 June, Israel launched a surprise airstrike campaign known as Operation Rising Lion, targeting over 100 military and nuclear facilities in Iran, including key sites like Natanz and Fordow ACLED, Wikipedia+7.

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  • Strategic Objective: The strikes also killed top Iranian officials during Operation Red Wedding and Operation Narnia—including IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists Wikipedia.

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  • Iranian Response: Within hours, Iran launched hundreds of drones and around 150 ballistic missiles (Sejjil-type) in retaliation, dubbed Operation True Promise III Wikipedia+3.

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Key Military Actions

Israeli Air & Covert Strikes

  • Around 200 Israeli aircraft targeted missile depots, nuclear labs, and command sites across Tehran, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and other provinces Financial Times+14.

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  • Covert drone sabotage missions by Mossad disabled Iranian air-defense systems and missile launchers Wikipedia+1.

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Iran’s Missile & Drone Barrage

  • Barrages of over 100 drones and 150 missiles aimed at cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba; Iron Dome intercepted many, but some reached civilian areas Wikipedia+9.

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  • Notably, a Sejjil missile struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, injuring many Wikipedia+8.

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U.S. Involvement

  • On 22 June, the U.S. joined with bunker-buster strikes on Iran’s Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan sites, which heavily damaged Iran's nuclear infrastructure Reuters+5,AP News+11.
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Casualties & Damage

  • Iran: Over 1,060 killed and thousands wounded; damage to nuclear, military, civilian, and medical infrastructure Omni+1.
  • Israel: At least 22 injured; missile damage affected hospitals and urban areas Wikipedia+1.

Ceasefire & Diplomacy

  • A fragile ceasefire was brokered by the U.S. on 24 June Al Jazeera.

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  • Global response: Russia offered mediation, while Iran criticized the U.S. and Israel for violating nuclear norms Reuters+1.

Outcome & Implications

  • Israel proved its ability to conduct precision decapitation strikes and covert operations inside Iran.

  • Iran demonstrated the strength of its missile and drone arsenal—and signaled potential regional escalation through proxies like Hezbollah IISS+12,Business Insider+4.

  • Regional Stability: The crisis triggered global concerns—oil prices spiked, and regional tensions escalated across Syria, Lebanon, and the Red Sea.

Conclusion & Call to Action

This 12‑day war redefined modern Middle Eastern conflict—blurring the lines between conventional air power, covert drone warfare, missile exchanges, and cyber/special operations. It also raised urgent questions about nuclear deterrence, U.S. involvement, and regional domino effects.

Read also: The 2025 India-Pakistan Clash”

What’s next? Will this lead to a full-scale regional war—or open diplomatic pathways?
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