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Russian Official Medvedev Predicts Israeli Retaliation Against Iran Following US-Iran Deal

Jun 20, 2026 03:30 AM CT Moscow, Russia russia,diplomacy,iran-israel-conflict,medvedev,analysis

Summary

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, assessed that a recent deal involving the US and Iran has failed to satisfy Israel's expectations for the regime's defeat. He predicts Israel will seek revenge against Iran, asserting that US President Trump lacks the capacity to prevent this escalation. This statement highlights Russian diplomatic positioning and analysis of regional power dynamics.

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Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it"

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Russia NEUTRAL

Dmitry Medvedev stated that Israel is offended by the lack of Iran's complete defeat and will take revenge, which the US cannot stop.

Israel NEUTRAL

Described by Medvedev as expecting the complete defeat of Iran's political regime and likely to retaliate.

Iran NEUTRAL

Described by Medvedev as not having lost the war despite the deal with the US.

United States NEUTRAL

Described by Medvedev as unable to prevent Israeli retaliation.

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