Russia's Zakharova Mocks Trump As Iran Targets US Bases In Gulf; 'They Bring Trouble Not Security'
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran conducts military operations against US installations across the Persian Gulf region. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova seized the opportunity to criticize American foreign policy, arguing that Washington's military presence destabilizes rather than secures the region. Her comments reflect Moscow's broader geopolitical stance amid rising US-Iran hostilities and highlight international divisions over Middle Eastern security strategies.
