- The Middle East faces heightened conflict after Israeli airstrikes on Iran (June 20) and Iranian retaliatory drone/missile attacks, raising fears of a wider war. The U.S. is considering direct military action against Iran within two weeks.
- The Kremlin opposes U.S. intervention, calling it a "wrong move" that risks uncontrollable escalation – even nuclear conflict. Russia positions itself as a mediator, with Putin engaging Netanyahu and Khamenei, though prospects for talks remain slim amid hostilities.
- U.S. media speculated about a potential tactical nuclear strike on Iran's Fordow facility, which Russia dismissed as "baseless" but warned would be catastrophic. U.S. intelligence maintains Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, despite Israeli claims.
- Moscow criticized Netanyahu's regime-change rhetoric as "unacceptable," emphasizing Iran's societal unity against external threats and invoking past Western interventions (e.g., Iraq, Libya) that worsened instability.
- With mixed signals from the White House (Trump demanding Iran's "unconditional surrender" but leaving room for diplomacy), the next days are critical in determining whether diplomacy prevails or miscalculation triggers a devastating regional war.
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider war and the U.S. weighs direct military action against Iran, the Kremlin has denounced such a prospect as a "wrong move."
Tensions erupted on June 13 after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian soil, accusing Tehran of nearing nuclear weapons capability – a claim Iran denies. In response, Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks, fueling a cycle of violence that has drawn global concern.
Now, Russia has issued stark warnings, urging restraint while positioning itself as a mediator. Moscow's level-headed warning comes as the White House is signaling a decision within two weeks on whether to join Tel Aviv's campaign.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov slammed Washington's potential intervention, warning that it could trigger uncontrollable escalation – and potentially even nuclear conflict. "Moscow believes it is the wrong move," he told Russia Today.
"This is a step that is bound to lead to further escalation … and would only complicate the situation in the region," Peskov continued. "Such conflicts are capable of setting the entire region on fire."
The Kremlin spokesman also reiterated Moscow's opposition to regime-change rhetoric, something espoused by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "It is unacceptable to have such conversations, and even more so to take such actions."
Putin plays mediator as Tehran and Tel Aviv bicker
According to Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly engaged both Netanyahu and Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Russian leader has also proposed compromise frameworks that balance Tehran's right to peaceful nuclear technology with Tel Aviv's security demands. Yet the Kremlin spokesman acknowledged that there was "little ground" for talks amid ongoing hostilities.
The crisis deepened as U.S. media speculated about extreme measures, including a tactical nuclear strike on Iran's Fordow enrichment facility. While Peskov dismissed the scenario as "baseless speculation," he warned that Washington pushing through with this action would be "catastrophic."
While Fox News and the New York Times cited unnamed sources suggesting Iran might revive its dormant weapons program if attacked, U.S. intelligence officials have repeatedly stated there is no evidence Tehran is pursuing nukes. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard affirmed in March that Iran's nuclear activities remain peaceful and under international oversight.
Historical context underscores the volatility. Western military interventions in the Middle East, from Iraq to Libya, have often exacerbated instability. Putin invoked this precedent – noting Iran's societal unity against external threats.
Meanwhile, the White House has sent mixed signals. U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," yet left the door open to diplomacy. (Related: U.S. poised to strike Iran amid escalating conflict, intelligence chief faces crossroads in White House.)
As the world watches, the stakes could hardly be higher. The coming days may determine whether cooler heads prevail, or whether miscalculation ignites a conflagration with unimaginable consequences.
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