Russia Warns Against U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites

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Russia Warns Against U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites: "Catastrophic"
In response, Iran has bolstered its missile capabilities, positioning advanced air defense systems around the Strait of Hormuz while ramping up military activities. Russia and China recently held military naval drills with Iran in the Gulf of Oman, a strategic waterway.
Russia Condemns 'Ultimatums' After Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted on Tuesday as warning that strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure would have "catastrophic" consequences for the broader region.
Does Iran hope Russia can save it from US strikes?
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has criticized the US threats to bomb Iran, according to a new interview. Iranian state media IRNA on April 2 highlighted the comments and this appears to be part of Iranian messaging to deter any US action.

Trump, Russia and Oil

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Oil markets take risky bet on Trump's threats on Russia, Iran: Bousso
Oil diplomacy could become a hallmark of Donald Trump's second term in office, if the last few weeks are any guide, but energy markets have mostly shrugged off his recent whirlwind of threats against Iran and Russia.
Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia
President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.
India looking for new oil suppliers amid Trump's threats to tighten sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports
Donald Trump previously threatened to impose additional tariffs against Russia, threatening a "25% tariff on all oil, a 25- to 50-point tariff on all oil."
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Russia rushes Iran partnership treaty ratification ahead of US military build-up against Tehran
By bnm Tehran bureau bnm Tehran bureau The Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs has unanimously recommended ...
Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program and Korea, Russia Says
(Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the ...
Undercover spies working for Russia or Iran will be jailed if they don't declare their job
Covert spies working for enemy states like Russia and Iran, twisting geopolitical narratives and slipping into society to try ...
Spy agencies warn Russia, Iran, China and North Korea are teaming up against US like never before
Amid growing friction between the US and many of its European allies, the intelligence community is ominously warning that ...
Iran's Khamenei warns of 'strong blow' as Trump threatens to drop bombs, Putin silent on US ire
Iran and Russia took decisively different approaches in response to President Donald Trump's threats as Tehran vowed action ...
As Trump punishes allies with tariffs, no tariffs on Russia & Putin's ally North Korea
Even as US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing tariffs on allies and partners, such as Japan, South Korea, India, ...
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The art of the peace deal: What the Trump administration wants from the Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign that he would end the war in Ukraine—and, more importantly, America’s ...
Oil prices climb 2% to five-week high on Russia, Iran supply worries
Oil prices climbed about 2% to a five-week high on Monday on worries supplies could decline if U.S. President Donald Trump ...