Russia warns U.S against joining Israel's bombing campaign on Iran

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - The Russian government has warned the United States against supporting Israel's bombing campaign against Iran.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that U.S. military assistance to Israel could radically destabilise the situation in the Middle East.

Ryabkov was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying that Russia cautions the U.S. against supplying such assistance to Israel - or even considering it.

He added that the Kremlin was in contact with both Israel and Iran.  

The warning came as U.S. officials indicated that Iran has 24 to 48 hours to surrender and save itself from American invention as President Trump considers joining Israel's war. 

White House officials said the next two days will be critical in determining whether Washington and Tehran can find a diplomatic solution to the burgeoning crisis in the Middle East.

Trump posted on Truth Social yesterday that he knew where Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei is hiding but would not launch a strike 'yet'. He then added 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER'!.

Israeli officials have also promised a 'surprise' on Thursday night similar to its pager attack on Hezbollah leadership.

As Trump met with advisors in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday, insiders told ABC News that the President has grown frustrated by Iran's manner of response since Israel began bombing on Friday.

The President will also not want the situation to develop to a point where it appears Iran has called his bluff, the outlet reports.

A White House spokesperson assured that U.S. forces in the Middle East remained in a 'defensive posture', despite a flurry of activity from the military moving ships and planes to the frontiers of the region.

However, Donald Trump is considering a US strike on Tehran following Situation Room crisis talks with security advisers about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.