Russian state television commentators have condemned recent U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them war crimes and accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover for military action. The reactions highlight growing geopolitical tensions as Russia warns that similar tactics could one day be used against Moscow.
A senior Iranian official warned that any U.S. ground invasion of Iran would result in heavy American casualties, stressing that Iranian forces are prepared to confront foreign troops.
As tensions rise between Iran, Israel and the United States, experts debate who would prevail in a prolonged conflict. Economic capacity, logistics, and the cost of modern weapons especially drones and missile defenses could play a decisive role.
U.S. officials say Russia has been sharing targeting intelligence with Iran to help identify American military assets in the Middle East, raising concerns about Moscow’s indirect role in the expanding regional conflict