politics
April 7, 2026
US-Israeli attack on Iran has set the Middle East ‘on fire’
Russia had warned about the “dangerous” consequences of a war with Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
TL;DR
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims the US-Israeli war against Iran has set the Middle East "on fire."
- Peskov highlighted dangerous and negative consequences, including repercussions for the global economy.
- The conflict involves escalating actions by Iran and its allies against the US and its regional partners, and vice versa.
- The war has caused a global energy shock, leading to surging oil and gas prices.
- Russia had previously warned that such consequences were inevitable.
- Discussions about a potential 45-day ceasefire have been reported, though Tehran denies holding talks with Washington.
- Russia has called for a cessation of hostilities and offered diplomatic solutions.
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