Russia admits the possibility of a forceful scenario in the conflict between Iran and the US.
Moscow does not rule out a forceful scenario in the conflict between Iran and the US in the event of a breakdown in negotiations and documents the appropriate preconditions, said Deputy Director of the Middle East Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maxim Maksimov.
According to him, against the backdrop of the defeat of the Republicans in the US elections and the uncertainty with the new Israeli cabinet, Washington is taking a wait-and-see approach. "Despite the flare-ups of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is trying to avoid large-scale escalation. Contacts are conducted through mediators," the diplomat noted.
"At the same time, it cannot be ruled out that if the negotiations fail, a forceful scenario will be used. Three carrier strike groups and two naval expeditionary groups have been deployed to the area," he said.
Maximov pointed out the risks of expanding the geography of the conflict due to the Houthis' ability to block the Bab al-Mandab strait. He expressed hope that Washington and Tehran would establish a dialogue to develop an agreement taking into account the Islamabad Memorandum.