Trump's Controversial Strike: A Catalyst for Global Escalation?
Russian officials criticize U.S. President Donald Trump for launching strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, labeling it a provocation without military justification. This escalation raises concerns about broader regional impacts and potential global conflicts, drawing backlash from international law experts and political leaders alike.
In a startling turn of events, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for what he termed as initiating a new war against Iran. This follows recent U.S. military actions targeting Iran's nuclear facilities.
President Trump asserted late Saturday that his administration had targeted Iran's three main nuclear sites, warning Tehran of further attacks unless peace negotiations commence. Dmitry Medvedev criticized Trump's actions, sarcastically noting that such aggression would not lead to a Nobel Peace Prize.
Leonid Slutsky, leader of Russia's LDPR and head of the State Duma international affairs committee, echoed disdain for the strikes, citing a lack of military justification and raising alarms about potential escalation beyond the region. Slutsky emphasized the heightened risk of global conflict, likening the situation to the brink of World War III.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Trump
- Iran
- Medvedev
- World War III
- escalation
- security
- council
- nuclear
- strikes
- LDPR
ALSO READ
Security tightened along Jammu-Srinagar Highway as Amarnath Yatra begins
Delhi High Court grants bail to Neelam Azad, Mahesh Kumawat in December 2023 Parliament security breach case.
Parliament security breach: Delhi HC grants bail to accused Neelam Azad, Mahesh Kumawat
Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not
Quad expands maritime law enforcement cooperation to boost regional security
Google News