The US president warned that his troops could bomb Iran if he did not give up the production of his own nuclear weapons. Officially, Tehran denies that he is building such a weapon.
Washington's attitude criticized on Tuesday Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. Deputy Minister Sergei Riabkow warned in the media against “catastrophic” effects of such a decision.
– The consequences of this, especially if there is an attack on nuclear infrastructure, may be catastrophic for the entire region – he explained. Recall, the new American administration has recently attacked Huti's position in Yemen.
Russia. Criticism of Americans for exerting pressure on Iran
Riabkow did not leave a dry thread on Donald Trump. In his opinion, the recent statements of the Republican “complicated the situation.”
The Russian representative did not like exerting pressure by the USA at Tehran. – They really threaten, An ultimatum is also placed. We consider such methods to be inappropriate, we condemn them, we consider them to be the way the US impose their will to Iran's side – said Deputy Minister Riabkow.
Moscow and Tehran are a harmonious tandem. The cooperation of both countries can be seen, among others during the war in Ukraine. Russia uses massively with Shaad drones Iranian production.
Trump threatens Iran. Demands withdrawal from the nuclear program
In 2018, Trump withdrew the United States from the contract regarding the alleviation of sanctions imposed on Iran, in exchange for Limiting his nuclear program.
Now, in his second term, he said that he was open to talks on a new agreement that could reduce risk of military escalation.
At the beginning of March, Trump revealed that he sent a letter with a proposal of such conversations to the Supreme Leader of Iran, ajatollaha alio alio alionego chamenei.
In the meantime, Trump continued his program of “maximum pressure”, consisting in imposing additional sanctions and threatening military operations.