Key TakeawaysMiddle East tensions escalate dramatically as Iran declares EU militaries "terrorist groups" in retaliation for the EU's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), coinciding with heightened Israeli-US military coordination regarding a potential strike against Iran.Taiwan is rapidly bolstering its maritime defense capabilities, including radar and surveillance systems, and conducting extensive drills to counter persistent Chinese "gray zone" operations and incursions.China's P ...