Iran’s nationwide protests have entered a dangerous phase, drawing sharp international reactions and escalating global tensions. Russia has issued a strong warning to the United States, calling any attempt to use internal unrest as a pretext for military action against Iran “categorically unacceptable.” Moscow says such aggression would destabilize the Middle East and threaten global security. As protests stretch into their third week, reports indicate over 2,000 deaths, with allegations that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ordered live fire nationwide. While the Kremlin is supplying Iran with helicopters and armored vehicles, analysts say Russia is unlikely to deploy troops, instead closely studying Tehran’s crackdown and control measures.
