How Does the World View Iran: According to World Public Opinion, a new BBC World Service poll surveying 33 countries indicates that Iran engenders the most negative reactions. Of course, the survey also reveals that America is next up the ladder, meaning that people in the other countries see the US as a fairly substantial negative influence in the world, followed closely by Russia. On the other hand, Europe and Japan are viewed as highly positive influencers.
Secretary of Defense Austin Lloyd III met with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the Philippines to discuss bolstering defense ties on May 2. The discussion included plans for joint F-35 exercises with Japan and Australia in the coming years.