Russia isn’t being hysterical, it’s protecting its interests, people, and influence. But its loud protest also masks its own ambitions: to be seen as a global power broker, even while waging a war in Europe. Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a stern warning following reports of possible new military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, raising the alarm far louder than any other global power. The language was unusually sharp:
Moscow expressed “deep concern,” warned against “normalizing” attacks on nuclear sites, and signaled that such actions could jeopardize future nuclear cooperation with Tehran. This isn’t mere rhetoric. Russia’s unease is rooted in a convergence of strategic, diplomatic, and geopolitical interests and it reflects Moscow’s evolving role in the Middle East and beyond.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called recent threats to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities "absolutely unacceptable." In statements quoted by Reuters and Anadolu Ajansı, she argued that such attacks undermine global non-proliferation norms and carry the risk of "catastrophic consequences" if they become normalized. She warned that any continuation of strikes could derail ongoing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (Read More)
