Putin Allies Urge Russia to Join Iran in War Against US and Israel Amid Escalation
Hardline allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin are demanding that Moscow fully support Iran in its confrontation with the United States and Israel, issuing stark warnings that Russia could become the next target if it fails to act decisively. Senior Kremlin figures have called for the establishment of a new anti-Western military coalition to back Tehran, following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes. This escalating rhetoric coincides with US President Donald Trump ramping up military operations against Iranian leadership and vowing retaliation after American troops were killed in the expanding conflict.
Immediate Military Assistance Demanded
Alexei Zhuravlev, deputy chairman of Russia's parliamentary defence committee, has urged immediate military assistance for Tehran, emphasizing that the situation requires more than diplomatic protests. He stated, "This is not a situation where we should limit ourselves to protest notes, but rather stand up for Iran before it is too late, by all possible means, including military support." Zhuravlev also advocated for the formation of a new bloc to counter Washington's influence, arguing that the United States will continue to attack new opponents unless stopped.
He elaborated, "It is clear that the United States will no longer even try to negotiate with anyone and will attack a new opponent with renewed force. They must be stopped at these lines, supplied with weapons, intelligence information, and everything necessary so that Iran can hold back this armada in its direction. It even makes sense to create a military coalition for this confrontation, otherwise the collective West will pick everyone off one by one."
Survival and Confrontation Rhetoric
Colonel-General Andrei Kartapolov, head of the defence committee, delivered a fiery address on Russian state television, asserting that Moscow's survival hinges on resisting Western pressure. He declared, "We could be next if we falter, if we cave in. But we have no right to cave in, no right to waver. We must press forward to the end [in Ukraine]... Today's West isn't even a predator; it's an absolute, infernal evil, devoid of any sense of humanity. Therefore, negotiating with them is pointless, and we won't do it. We will respect ourselves and our interests."
Political commentator Alexander Dugin claimed that Russia's allies are being systematically targeted, stating, "One by one, our allies are being systematically destroyed. It's clear who's next, and it's clear what negotiations with such an enemy mean." He added, "The most important thing right now, for Iran, for Russia, for humanity, is a long war in the Middle East."
Escalation and Calls for Action
On Kremlin-aligned television, presenter Vladimir Solovyov escalated the rhetoric further, calling for intensified action against Ukraine. He argued, "There are no more laws: international diplomacy has been destroyed [with the US-Israeli strikes on Iran]. We must clearly understand that we have entered an era of major wars. These regional conflicts cannot help but merge and coalesce into one larger conflict. To this end, we must destroy Ukraine's military and political leadership and strike at the decision-making centres in Ukraine... So, the time has come to destroy the existing threat, which has become direct and clear."
US Operations and Diplomatic Moves
The reaction in Moscow comes as Washington advances Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership figures. President Trump told ABC, "I got him before he got me. They tried twice. Well I got him first." Following the deaths of US service members in Kuwait, he vowed, "America will avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow to the terrorists who have waged war against basically, civilisation." He warned Tehran, "These intolerable threats will not continue any longer. I once again urge the Revolutionary Guard, the Iranian military police, to lay down your arms and receive full immunity or face certain death."
Despite the intensifying strikes, surviving Iranian officials have reportedly sought renewed diplomatic talks with Washington. Trump noted that he agreed to discussions but suggested the opportunity had passed, saying, "They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk. They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long."
Broader Implications
As missile exchanges continue across the Gulf and fighting spills into neighbouring countries, the increasingly confrontational tone from Moscow signals the risk of a broader geopolitical realignment. This development highlights the potential for the conflict to widen further, with Russia's potential involvement adding a new dimension to the already volatile Middle East situation. The calls for military coalition and support underscore the high stakes and the possibility of a larger-scale war involving multiple global powers.
