Russia: Military Conflict Between US and Iran Remains Possible Amid Diplomatic Setbacks
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Maksim Maksimov, Deputy Director of the West Asia and North Africa Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that Moscow does not rule out the possibility of an escalation in the conflict between Iran and the United States, potentially leading to a military phase, should diplomatic endeavors falter.
Maksimov made these remarks during a session titled “The Knot of West Asian Disputes; Challenges to Regional Security,” held within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s International Forum. He indicated signs pointing towards the groundwork for such a scenario, stating, “If negotiations and diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute fail, the possibility of using military force cannot be ignored.”
The Russian diplomat also referenced the deployment of three U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups and two marine expeditionary units to the region, characterizing these developments as indicators of preparedness for a military scenario. Russia has consistently emphasized the necessity of a political and diplomatic resolution to the Iran-U.S. dispute in its official positions. On November 2, 2026 (Aban 11, 1405), Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed concern over reports of potential new military action against Iran and called for increased diplomatic efforts to normalize the situation.
Furthermore, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on November 10 (Aban 19), expressed hope that the United States would not pursue military scenarios against Iran and stressed the importance of returning to political and diplomatic solutions.
