22 Jun, 10:00 US will bog down in regional conflict if Iran retaliates, Swiss expert warns According to Lehmici, there are no doubts that the Iranians "are still capable of retaliating thanks to their missile potential" GENEVA, June 22. /TASS/. Washington will get bogged down in the conflict in the region in case Iran retaliates at US bases in Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf, Hicheme Lehmici, secretary of the Geneva Interpational Peace Research Institute (GIPRI) and lecturer at the SWISS UMEF University of Applied Sciences Institute, told TASS.
According to Lehmici, there are no doubts that the Iranians "are still capable of retaliating thanks to their missile potential." And they are sure to do this, he said, adding that the United States "should get prepared for attacks on American bases and American interests worldwide," in particular in Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf region. In the long run, Washington will be "bogged down in the conflict in the region," he warned.
He did not rule out potential attacks on "petrochemical industrial facilities" in the Middle East, as well as on "countries which actually participated in this operation against Iran," including the United Kingdom and several Gulf countries that "participated passively." Apart from that, Iran may take economic measures, such as shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said overnight to June 22 that the United States had attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, namely Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, and urged Iran to cease the conflict. Until now, Iran has been daily attacked by Israel since June 13. Israel’s declared objective was to demolish Iran’s missile and nuclear program.
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22 Jun, 10:00 US will bog down in regional conflict if Iran retaliates, Swiss expert warns According to Lehmici, there are no doubts that the Iranians "are still capable of retaliating thanks to their missile potential" GENEVA, June 22. /TASS/. Washington will get bogged down in the conflict in the region in case Iran retaliates at US bases in Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf, Hicheme Lehmici, secretary of the Geneva Interpational Peace Research Institute (GIPRI) and lecturer at the SWISS UMEF University of Applied Sciences Institute, told TASS.
According to Lehmici, there are no doubts that the Iranians "are still capable of retaliating thanks to their missile potential." And they are sure to do this, he said, adding that the United States "should get prepared for attacks on American bases and American interests worldwide," in particular in Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf region. In the long run, Washington will be "bogged down in the conflict in the region," he warned.
He did not rule out potential attacks on "petrochemical industrial facilities" in the Middle East, as well as on "countries which actually participated in this operation against Iran," including the United Kingdom and several Gulf countries that "participated passively." Apart from that, Iran may take economic measures, such as shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said overnight to June 22 that the United States had attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, namely Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, and urged Iran to cease the conflict. Until now, Iran has been daily attacked by Israel since June 13. Israel’s declared objective was to demolish Iran’s missile and nuclear program.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. Moscow supports Tehran in the fight for its legitimate interests, including a peaceful nuclear program, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
"We have built certain friendly relations with Iran. First of all, in this context, we always fulfill all our obligations. The same is happening on the Russian-Iranian track. We support Iran in the fight for its legitimate interests, including the fight for its interests related to peaceful atom. And we have always held this position. Our principled position in this case and in this conflict has not changed," he said.
Putin commented on criticism in Western media that Moscow allegedly should have helped Iran against Israel.
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ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. Moscow supports Tehran in the fight for its legitimate interests, including a peaceful nuclear program, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
"We have built certain friendly relations with Iran. First of all, in this context, we always fulfill all our obligations. The same is happening on the Russian-Iranian track. We support Iran in the fight for its legitimate interests, including the fight for its interests related to peaceful atom. And we have always held this position. Our principled position in this case and in this conflict has not changed," he said.
Putin commented on criticism in Western media that Moscow allegedly should have helped Iran against Israel.
- Israel initiated its military operation on June 13, citing the destruction of Iran’s nuclear and missile programs as its objective.
- Iran responded with retaliatory strikes, including with ballistic missiles and drones.
- Russia condemned Israel’s actions and signaled its willingness to mediate.
- On June 19, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned the US against military involvement, cautioning that such interference could lead to "truly unpredictable negative consequences."
- Israel initiated its military operation on June 13, citing the destruction of Iran’s nuclear and missile programs as its objective.
- Iran responded with retaliatory strikes, including with ballistic missiles and drones.
- Russia condemned Israel’s actions and signaled its willingness to mediate.
- On June 19, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned the US against military involvement, cautioning that such interference could lead to "truly unpredictable negative consequences."
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it “strongly condemned” the airstrikes and called them a “a gross violation of international law, the U.N. Charter, and U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Dmitry Medvedev, who serves as deputy head of President Vladimir Putin’s Security Council, said several countries were prepared to supply Tehran with nuclear weapons.
He didn’t specify which countries, but said the U.S. attack caused minimal damage and would not stop Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons.
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it “strongly condemned” the airstrikes and called them a “a gross violation of international law, the U.N. Charter, and U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Dmitry Medvedev, who serves as deputy head of President Vladimir Putin’s Security Council, said several countries were prepared to supply Tehran with nuclear weapons.
He didn’t specify which countries, but said the U.S. attack caused minimal damage and would not stop Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons.
SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES: "This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law." UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOREIGN MINISTRY, TO STATE NEWS AGENCY: "The United Arab Emirates expressed its deep concern over the ongoing tension in the region and the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities. It called for an immediate end to the escalation to avoid dangerous repercussions and a slide into new levels of instability." "The (Foreign) Ministry urges the United Nations and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities by working diligently to resolve chronic issues in the region, which are now at stake and pose a growing threat to regional and international security and stability." QATARI FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X: "The State of Qatar regrets the deterioration of the situation following the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and is following with great concern the developments following the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities." "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the dangerous tension currently witnessed in the region will lead to catastrophic repercussions at the regional and international levels." JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER SHIGERU ISHIBA, TO REPORTERS: "It is crucial that there be a quick de-escalation of the conflict. We are closely monitoring the situation there with grave concern." ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANTONIO TAJANI, ON STATE BROADCASTER RAI: "Now we hope that, after this attack, which caused massive damage to nuclear weapons production and posed a threat to the entire region, a de-escalation can begin and Iran can sit down at the negotiating table." NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS: "We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump's announcement of U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided. New Zealand strongly supports efforts towards diplomacy. We urge all parties to return to talks. Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action." AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON, STATEMENT: "We have been clear that Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program has been a threat to international peace and security. We note the U.S. President's statement that now is the time for peace. The security situation in the region is highly volatile. We continue to call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy." MEXICAN FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X: "The ministry urgently calls for diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the Middle East conflict. In keeping with our constitutional principles of foreign policy and our country's pacifist conviction, we reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region." VENEZUELAN FOREIGN MINISTER YVAN GIL, ON TELEGRAM: "Venezuela condemns U.S. military aggression against Iran and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly and categorically condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military," against nuclear facilities in Iran. CUBAN PRESIDENT MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL, ON X: "We strongly condemn the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, which constitutes a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The aggression seriously violates the UN Charter and international law and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences."
SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES: "This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law." UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOREIGN MINISTRY, TO STATE NEWS AGENCY: "The United Arab Emirates expressed its deep concern over the ongoing tension in the region and the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities. It called for an immediate end to the escalation to avoid dangerous repercussions and a slide into new levels of instability." "The (Foreign) Ministry urges the United Nations and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities by working diligently to resolve chronic issues in the region, which are now at stake and pose a growing threat to regional and international security and stability." QATARI FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X: "The State of Qatar regrets the deterioration of the situation following the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and is following with great concern the developments following the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities." "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the dangerous tension currently witnessed in the region will lead to catastrophic repercussions at the regional and international levels." JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER SHIGERU ISHIBA, TO REPORTERS: "It is crucial that there be a quick de-escalation of the conflict. We are closely monitoring the situation there with grave concern." ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ANTONIO TAJANI, ON STATE BROADCASTER RAI: "Now we hope that, after this attack, which caused massive damage to nuclear weapons production and posed a threat to the entire region, a de-escalation can begin and Iran can sit down at the negotiating table." NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER WINSTON PETERS: "We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump's announcement of U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided. New Zealand strongly supports efforts towards diplomacy. We urge all parties to return to talks. Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action." AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON, STATEMENT: "We have been clear that Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program has been a threat to international peace and security. We note the U.S. President's statement that now is the time for peace. The security situation in the region is highly volatile. We continue to call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy." MEXICAN FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON X: "The ministry urgently calls for diplomatic dialogue for peace between the parties involved in the Middle East conflict. In keeping with our constitutional principles of foreign policy and our country's pacifist conviction, we reiterate our call to de-escalate tensions in the region." VENEZUELAN FOREIGN MINISTER YVAN GIL, ON TELEGRAM: "Venezuela condemns U.S. military aggression against Iran and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly and categorically condemns the bombing carried out by the United States military," against nuclear facilities in Iran. CUBAN PRESIDENT MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL, ON X: "We strongly condemn the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, which constitutes a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The aggression seriously violates the UN Charter and international law and plunges humanity into a crisis with irreversible consequences."
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