Escalation Warning: US-Iran Conflict Spurs Global Nuclear Concerns

A senior Russian lawmaker has issued a stark warning regarding the global consequences of direct US military intervention in Iran. According to Andrei Klimov, the deputy chair of Russia's Federation Council's International Affairs Committee, such actions would significantly escalate global tensions and potentially lead to widespread nuclear armament efforts.

Klimov indicated that the world is nearing a severe tipping point, where US military actions, should they be publicized and official, might trigger a dangerous chain reaction. This could prompt several nations to consider developing their own nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles as means of self-defense, posing substantial challenges to global stability.

The situation remains tense as the Kremlin has not commented on the recent US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. These strikes, which targeted sites in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, were announced by US President Donald Trump, who warned of potential further military actions should Iran choose to retaliate.

(With inputs from agencies.)