American 'sabre-rattling' is unlikely to bring calm to a Middle East that is ready to explode. Here 'sabre-rattling' word means:
- A. Threat of military force
- B. Military aid
- C. Unchecked financial support
- D. Coercive measures
Explanation
Sabre-rattling is a show of military power or a threat to use military force, usually intended to intimidate an opponent. It signals aggression rather than actual military aid.