Russia has warned the West that World War 3 could erupt if U.S. President Donald Trump maintains his aggressive stance toward Iran.
Russia Warns West: World War 3 Could Erupt if Trump Maintains ‘Aggressive’ Approach”
Russia has issued a stark warning to the West, claiming that World War 3 could begin if U.S. President Donald Trump continues his aggressive stance. Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Russian official, described Trump’s actions as “insane” and said they could spark a global conflict. He condemned recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling them a dangerous move that threatens regional stability.
Speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, Medvedev said, “Formally, no, a World War has not started yet. But if Trump continues his insane course of criminal regime change, it will undoubtedly begin. And any event could be the trigger. Any event.”
He also accused the U.S. of seeking global dominance at all costs, adding, “The pigs don’t want to give up their trough.”
Russia Condemns Strikes on Iran, Warns of Regional Catastrophe
Immediately following the attacks on Iran, Russia labeled them “a preplanned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state.” Russian officials called for an end to the military campaign and urged a return to diplomacy.
Russia warned that the strikes could trigger a “humanitarian, economic and possibly radiological catastrophe” in the Middle East, accusing the U.S. and Israel of “plunging the region into an abyss of uncontrolled escalation.”
Dmitry Medvedev added that the strikes have put Americans at risk of retaliation. “Trump has made a grave mistake. With his decision, he has put all Americans at potential risk, even though the Iranian regime is not popular in neighboring Arab countries,” he said.
Putin, UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed Discuss West Asia Tensions, Call for Ceasefire
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone about the situation, ANI reported. The Kremlin said both leaders emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and a return to political and diplomatic dialogue.
Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to pursue peaceful solutions regarding Iran’s nuclear program, with active involvement from the UAE, and criticized what Moscow called “an unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign UN member state, in violation of international law.”
Sheikh Mohammed stressed that Iran’s retaliatory strikes impacted the UAE, causing damage and endangering civilians, while noting that the Emirates had not been used as a base for attacks on Iran and calling the strikes unjustified. Putin expressed willingness to share Russia’s concerns with Tehran and offer assistance to help stabilize the region.
Russia Condemns US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Urges Halt to Hostilities
The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced serious concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that U.S. and Israeli actions are not only targeting Iran but also aim to disrupt improving relations between Iran and Arab nations.
The ministry called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasizing that protecting civilians and infrastructure must be a top priority.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned attacks on civilian targets, including a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, which reportedly killed dozens of children. “Any attacks on civilian facilities, whether in Iran or Arab states, are unacceptable and must stop immediately,” she said. Zakharova urged all parties to abandon force and return to political and diplomatic dialogue, stressing that “all differences should be resolved with full respect for the legitimate security interests of every state in the region.”
The U.S. and Israel’s military campaign, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by Washington, has entered its fourth day, with President Trump stating that operations would continue “until all of our objectives are achieved.”
Russia strongly condemned the strikes as a “premeditated and unprovoked act of aggression” intended to overthrow Iran’s government. President Vladimir Putin had earlier described the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.”
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