Kremlin warns of nuclear escalation in Middle East after Trump’s “gross strategic error”
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, declared U.S. actions against Iran risk triggering a catastrophic nuclear conflict in the Middle East, accusing Trump of a “gross strategic mistake.”
Medvedev cautioned that Gulf nations could seek their own “nuclear shield,” escalating regional tensions into a potential Cold War-style arms race.
Iranian state media reports over a million soldiers mobilized, with Tehran warning its “hands will be untied” if pressured—hinting at asymmetric warfare or nuclear escalation.
Medvedev’s rhetoric positions Moscow as Tehran’s key ally, raising fears Russia may aid Iran’s nuclear ambitions despite sanctions, while U.S. intelligence suspects drone and intelligence support.
A prolonged Middle East conflict could destabilize energy markets and trade routes, with Medvedev ominously urging investors and oil-dependent nations to “think very hard” about consequences.
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