Russia warned the United States against even thinking about supporting Israel‘s attacks on Iran as the burgeoning conflict entered its sixth day.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that direct U.S. military assistance to Israel could radically destabilise the situation in the Middle East.
Ryabkov said Russia cautions the U.S. against supplying such assistance to Israel – as the ministry warned Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities had pushed the region ‘millimetres away from catastrophe’.
The remarks came as the Ayatollah Khamenei issued a chilling threat to the U.S., warning that ‘any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage’.
‘This nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,’ he said in his first televised comments since Israel launched its surprise attack on Friday.
The stark warning came as U.S. officials indicated that Iran has 24 to 48 hours to surrender and save itself from American invention as President Trump considers joining Israel’s war.
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๐ปAn Iranian negotiation delegation has landed in Muscat, Oman, according to i24newsโ diplomatic correspondent.
๐ปChina tells Oman it ‘cannot stand by and let Israel/Iran conflict escalate’. Source: AFP
๐ปUSS Ford Carrier Strike Group is expected to be deployed “close to Israel.” โ CNN
๐ป Defcon levels will be raised in 24 hours–Intel
๐ป Erdogan says Iran has the right to self-defence โ accuses Israel of โstate terrorismโ –Nexta
๐ป long range Iranian ballistic missile spotted over Iran heading towards Israel –Verum Reports
New long range Iranian ballistic missile spotted over Iran heading towards Israel pic.twitter.com/Tug0n1yFkw
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Russia warns Trump against bombing Iran and Ayatollah vows to 'never surrender' after White House gave them 48 hours to avoid US onslaught |
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Letโs say you survive a nuclear attack, what would be left for you on this irradiated planet?? https://t.co/sCxnvN1sQd
