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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Russian Official Attributes US-Israeli Aggression Risk to E3 Dynamics

Oct 26, 2026 01:33 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy, russia, iran, us, israel, e3, jcpoa, geopolitical-tensions

Summary

Russian official Ulyanov stated that the E3 (European Union's three nuclear powers) has created conditions for US-Israeli aggression against Iran. This statement reflects Moscow's diplomatic stance attributing regional escalation risks to Western diplomatic failures regarding the JCPOA, aligning with Iranian narratives of external pressure.

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Actor Responses

Russia NEUTRAL

Official Ulyanov claimed E3 set the stage for US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the accusation regarding potential US-Israeli aggression.

United States NEUTRAL

Cited by Russia as a party to potential aggression against Iran.

Israel NEUTRAL

Cited by Russia as a party to potential aggression against Iran.

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