Russia Cautions U.S. Against Military Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict
Russia has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging it to avoid any form of military intervention in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, according to the latest report from Africanews.
In a statement delivered on Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova emphasized the need for de-escalation, stating that any foreign military involvement—particularly from the U.S.—would only worsen an already volatile situation in the Middle East.
“Further military escalation in the region could lead to unpredictable consequences,” Zakharova said. “We call on all parties, especially the United States, to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further destabilization.”
She also highlighted that Iran remains committed to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and has shown willingness to resume diplomatic dialogue with the U.S., but only if Israel halts its military offensives.
Tensions have soared in recent weeks following a series of missile strikes and retaliations between Iran and Israel, sparking fears of a full-scale regional war. The United States has expressed support for Israel’s right to self-defense but has not ruled out potential involvement if the conflict threatens its interests or allies in the region.
Russia, a long-time ally of Iran and vocal critic of U.S. interventionism, has consistently pushed for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, warning against actions that could ignite a broader geopolitical crisis.
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