Russia has criticised reports suggesting that the United States and Israel are preparing for renewed military action against Iran, according to comments attributed to Russia’s envoy Mikhail Ulyanov, as reported by Middle East Eye.
Responding to a report published by The New York Times, Ulyanov wrote on the social media platform X that, if the information is accurate, it indicates that the United States and Israel have not learned from past strategic mistakes.
The report further states that US President Donald Trump has not taken a final decision regarding Iran policy, although discussions are ongoing concerning possible military options.
Separately, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week that Washington has plans to escalate the conflict further if necessary.
In addition, President Donald Trump issued a warning that Iran could face a “very bad situation” if a peace agreement is not reached soon. He made the remarks in an interview with the French media outlet BFM TV.
Trump stated that reaching an agreement would be the most favourable outcome for Iran, and warned that failure to do so would lead to significantly more difficult conditions. He also said that concluding a deal is in the interest of both Washington and Tehran.
Summary of Statements
| Party / Individual | Statement | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Ulyanov | Criticised reported US–Israel plans | Suggested past mistakes have not been learned from |
| Donald Trump | Urged agreement with Iran | Warned of severe consequences without a deal |
| Pete Hegseth | Commented on military posture | Indicated plans to escalate conflict if required |
| US leadership (reported) | No final decision on Iran | Military options under discussion |
The developments highlight ongoing international debate over potential military and diplomatic approaches concerning Iran, as reported across multiple sources.