Russia Warns US Against Military Aid to Israel Amid Iran Strikes – Escalation Fears Grow
Key Developments
- Russia’s Stark Warning
- Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov cautioned that US military support for Israel would “radically destabilize” the Middle East (Interfax)
- SVR intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin called the Iran-Israel situation “critical”
- US-Israel Military Options
- Trump administration considering:
- Joint strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (Fordow/Natanz)
- Bunker-buster bombs deployment
- Trump’s threat: “We know where Khamenei is hiding… patience wearing thin” (Truth Social)
- Trump administration considering:
- Iran’s Defiance
- Khamenei: “Iran will not surrender to threats” (Tasnim)
- Warned of “irreparable consequences” for US intervention
- Ongoing Strikes (Day 6)
- Israel: Hit Revolutionary Guard-linked sites near Tehran/Khojir
- Iran: Fired missile barrages at Tel Aviv
Why This Matters
- Global Escalation Risk: Russia’s warning signals potential US-Russia proxy conflict
- Nuclear Threat: Strikes on Iranian facilities could trigger regional war
- Diplomatic Deadlock: No ceasefire talks; Trump demands “unconditional surrender”
