As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning that any military strikes against Iran would result in widespread destabilisation across the region. The statement comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov urged Washington to refrain from any direct involvement in the conflict, describing such actions as “dangerously speculative options” that could tip the region into uncontrollable chaos.
Speaking to Interfax during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Ryabkov emphasised that “any further escalation will upend the security architecture of the Middle East,” urging all sides to avoid “extreme scenarios.”
Russia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
The warnings from Moscow follow the latest round of Israeli aggression, which reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova expressed deep concern over the strikes, warning that the world is “approaching a catastrophe.”
In remarks to Reuters, Zakharova confirmed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had already identified specific damage to Iranian sites. She sharply criticised the silence of the international community and environmental organisations, calling the attacks blatant violations of international norms.
“Where is the global outcry? Where are the environmental advocates?” Zakharova asked rhetorically. “Do they believe radiation won’t reach them? They should read what happened in Fukushima,” referencing the 2011 Japanese nuclear disaster.
Strategic Alliance Between Russia and Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Earlier this year, Russia signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran, covering multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, and security cooperation—though the pact does not currently include direct military support.
Despite its own strained relationship with Israel due to the war in Ukraine, Moscow has offered to mediate between Tehran and Tel Aviv. However, the proposal has thus far received little traction from either party.
Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Strikes on Iran
A senior U.S. official, speaking anonymously, revealed that President Donald Trump and his team are weighing possible military options, including the potential for joint strikes with Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The developments come after a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump last Saturday, during which Putin reportedly proposed a Russian role in mediating the crisis. While Trump initially signalled openness to the idea, he later hardened his stance, demanding Iran’s “complete and unconditional surrender.”
Middle East on the Brink
With global powers entangled in the rapidly unfolding crisis and Iranian sovereignty under direct threat, the Middle East is facing the most dangerous escalation in recent years. The Russian warnings underscore growing fears of a broader war that could involve not only regional actors but also nuclear-armed global powers.
As Israeli airstrikes continue and Washington deliberates its next move, the world watches a fragile region inch closer to the brink—with potential consequences that could reverberate far beyond the Middle East.
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