The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, setting off a wave of retaliation, civilian panic, and international calls for de-escalation as fears grow of a larger regional war.
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.