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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Russian Security Council warns of potential US-Israel ground operation against Iran

Apr 15, 2026 04:56 AM CT Moscow, Russia Russia,US,Israel,Iran,negotiations,military-deployment,diplomatic-warning

Summary

The Russian Security Council issued a warning that the United States and Israel may be exploiting ongoing negotiations with Tehran to prepare for a ground invasion of Iran. Moscow asserts that continued US military deployments in the Middle East contradict the diplomatic process. This statement highlights Russian diplomatic involvement in the theater and signals Moscow's skepticism regarding the sincerity of current de-escalation efforts.

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The Pentagon continues to deploy forces to the Middle East despite negotiations with Tehran, Moscow has said The US and Israel could be exploiting talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said. The first round of negotiations between Washingt...

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Russia NEUTRAL

Issued a statement via the Security Council alleging US-Israel exploitation of talks to prepare for a ground attack.

United States NEUTRAL

Accused by Moscow of deploying forces to the Middle East while negotiations with Iran are ongoing.

Israel NEUTRAL

Accused by Moscow of collaborating with the US to prepare for a ground operation against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of alleged US-Israel ground operation planning and ongoing negotiations with Washington.

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