Newscenter Media News Russia on Tuesday warned the United States that any military attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would have “catastrophic” effects.
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov issued the warning while calling for peaceful negotiations.
This comes after United States President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran unless the Asian country comes to an agreement with the US on its nuclear activities.
“If they [Iran] don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” Trump said.
Speaking on the development, Ryabkov raised concern over the matter.
“Threats are indeed being heard, ultimatums are also being heard,” Ryabkov said in an interview with the International Affairs journal on Tuesday.
“We consider such methods inappropriate, we condemn them. We consider them a way for [the United States] to impose its own will on the Iranian side.
“The consequences of this, especially if the strikes are on nuclear infrastructure, could be catastrophic for the entire region.”
Strikes on Iran would’ve catastrophic consequences – Russia warns US after Trump’s threat