Russia Warns Against Attacking Iran Over Nuclear Fears

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has starkly warned Israel and the United States against attacking Iran, saying Moscow sees no evidence that Tehran's nuclear program is aimed at developing weapons, the Interfax news agency reported on Thursday.

"We warn those who are no strangers to military solutions ... that this would be harmful, literally disastrous for regional stability," Interfax quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying.

An attack on Iran "would set off deep shocks in the security and economic spheres that would reverberate far beyond the boundaries of the Middle East region," Ryabkov was quoted as saying.

Russian officials have issued similar warnings in the past, but Ryabkov's remarks appeared to underscore Moscow's concern about the possibility that Israel might attack Iranian nuclear facilities.


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[kimbutgar]

1. I have always said that if Iran is attacked then WW3 will happen.

The Neo cons wants rmoney in to carry out another war that only benefits the defense industry.

That's why it is so important to re elect President Obama he realizes the cost of wars to families and the nation.

[totodeinhere]

11. Regional war yes, WWIII no.

Does anyone really believe that President Obama would sign off on a world war? And since we are the world's only superpower, it won't be a world war if we don't participate. There won't be any missile exchanges between the US and Russia. Such a thing is unthinkable.

[Missycim]

16. We might get dragged into a

ground war there but I really doubt Russia or any other nuclear power will want to touch off a war.

[onehandle]

2. Thank you for your concern, comrades.

Russia is hardly worth listening to lately.

[AntiFascist]

5. Iran is reaching out to Russia for oil and gas development...

http://tehrantimes.com/economy-and-business/101257-iran-russia-to-boost-reaches-out-to-on-oil-gas-cooperations

No matter what kind of religious or Israeli posturing occurs, an attack on Iran and attempt at regime change would ultimately benefit the western oil industry.

[frylock]

10. they are on this front..

and bravo for them saying this.

[leftyohiolib]

3. iran's whore hears only money

[Submariner]

4. Did you hear that Bibi?

Here comes Russia's tip of the spear Air Force.

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[MicaelS]

6. Russia has never gotten over the fact they lost their Empire..

When the USSR collapsed. They have been trying to regain it ever since. Typical Russian inferiority complex response.

[onehandle]

7. Exactly. nt

[Comrade Grumpy]

8. Ooh, the nativism is strong in this thread.

Silly imperialistic Russians trying to tell the real empire what (not) to do.

Careful, war cheerleaders, you might get your wish.

[Dokkie]

9. Russia better fucking do something about Syria

first before thinking about Iran. Because once they are done with Syria, Iran is next. And no matter what you think about Russia, you got to understand that the US needs a counter balance on the world stage and a strong one at that. The world to the US is like a Lion in the wild without any Hyena to harass it, they need that Hyena to shwo up fast and start acting or else they might kill everyone around.

France is now providing heavy artillery to the terrorist in Syria, so they better start moving before they take over the country

[rachel1]

12. Does this threatening of Syria seem reminiscent of when

Iraq was threatened back in 2002 & 2003 because of alleged WMDs? Anyone?

[daleo]

13. I think there's a bit of truth to that

It's early, but some of the warning signals are there.

[Stake]

14. This is putin's policy

most of russian dnt care bout Iran,Siria n so on..

[Missycim]

15. Its easy to say this when the missles and or bombs aren't pointed at you.

n/t