Gen. Michael Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command, also issued a statement calling the strikes a "response" to "continued provocations by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and their affiliated groups in Iraq and Syria."

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-launches-3rd-strikes-iran-backed-groups-amid/story?id=104834330

He threw his support 100 percent behind the PMB led government in spite of provocations from several quarters, BAT remained focused.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/emi-lokan-and-the-audacity-of-a-dreamer-his-dream-by-ik-ogbonna/

His administration has spared no opportunity to grovel to the Iranian regime, ignoring its countless attacks and provocations, including a plot to murder former U.S. officials in America.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/israels-american-frenemy/2023/06/26/

In separate Easter messages to Nigerian Christians, the duo said Nigerians should not despair in the face of tribulations and provocations, noting that Easter is about hope and promise for those who believe.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-urges-love-regardless-of-tongue-faith-tribe/

“In the post-war period, the Azerbaijani army fought on the border with Armenia in response to provocations and captured strategic heights.

Source: https://azeritimes.com/2023/03/07/the-lachin-corridor-begins-after-crossing-the-border-comments-from-baku/

It continues provocations to prevent Sweden’s NATO membership,” the minister added.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-summons-swedish-envoy-over-pro-pkk-propaganda-180082

On the other hand, the political and media provocations investing Kahaleh incident continued in order to utilize the repercussions of the incident for electoral purposes.

Source: https://english.almanar.com.lb/1885842

Pakistan, the spokesperson said, for its part, would continue to counter India’s false narrative, and act firmly and responsibly in the face of different provocations.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/16/satya-pals-revelations-once-again-vindicated-pakistans-stance-on-pulwama-attack-fo/

"Pyongyang might be waiting out the U.S. presidential election to see what its provocations can buy it with the next administration," said Leif-Eric Easley, professor of international studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-to-launch-new-satellites-build-drones-as-it-warns-war-inevitable1

Republicans criticized the Biden administration for even trying to smooth over differences with Beijing, saying it made the U.S. look weak given China's repeated provocations.

Source: https://theweek.com/todays-big-question/1024435/is-it-time-for-a-thaw-with-china

Russia today considered that China has the right to respond with military maneuvers to the “provocations” taking place around Taiwan, exercises that Beijing successfully completed on Monday.

Source: https://en.mercopress.com/2023/04/10/russia-says-china-has-the-right-to-respond-to-provocations-with-military-exercises?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss

South Korean soldiers take part in an anti-terror drill against North Korea’s possible provocations amid mounting tensions on the Korean peninsula, in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2023.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1880217/south-korean-capital-drills-to-guard-vs-surprise-attack-by-north

The group’s establishment was part of U.S. efforts to ease South Korean worries about North Korean provocations while keeping Seoul from pursuing its own nuclear program.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/north-korea-ap-icbm-south-korea-kim-b2466293.html

The visit also comes as North Korea continues to heighten its military provocations, launching multiple intercontinental ballistic missile tests in the past year.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/03/07/bidens-will-host-south-korean-president-and-his-wife-for-their-second-state-visit-white-house-says/

“Unfortunately, there have been steps back, due to the provocations of groups that want to prevent Sweden from joining NATO.”

Source: https://wtop.com/russia-ukraine-war-news/2023/01/turkey-favors-approving-finlands-nato-bid-before-swedens/

“We must not succumb to these provocations and must carry out the regular flights which are very important for Syunik,” the official told RFE/RL’s Armenian Service.

Source: https://www.azatutyun.am/a/32557331.html

Whatever Momika’s motivations, his provocations in Sweden are giving the regimes in Iran and Iraq an expedient opportunity to redirect citizen frustration away from themselves, toward Sweden.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/28/sweden-quran-nato-iran-iraq-russia/

Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May 2022, has promised a stern response to North Korea's provocations.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/south-korea-refers-north-enemy-105042904.html