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Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning that any military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would lead to “catastrophic” consequences for the entire region after President Donald Trump threatened the “bombing the likes they have never seen before.”

In an interview with International Affairs, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov issued a strong warning about the potential fallout of any U.S. military action against Iran.

“The consequences of this, especially if the nuclear infrastructure is hit, could be catastrophic for the entire region,” Ryabkov said.

He stressed that the impact wouldn’t stop with the immediate damage. “I am not even talking about what kind of consequences this may have in terms of Tehran’s actions, which our Iranian colleagues are also talking about openly and clearly,” he added.

Ryabkov urged all parties to act before it’s too late. “So while there is still time and the ‘train has not left,’ we need to redouble our efforts to try to reach an agreement on a reasonable basis.”

He concluded by offering Russia’s support in facilitating dialogue: “Russia is ready to offer its good offices here to Washington, Tehran, and everyone who is interested in this.”

Growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran have renewed fears of a possible military confrontation. President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have both intensified their rhetoric, further heightening the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump has reinstated his “maximum pressure” campaign, reimposing strict sanctions designed to cripple Iran’s economy and curb its nuclear ambitions. Although Iran has refused direct negotiations under these terms, it has expressed openness to indirect talks — a move some analysts warn may be a stalling tactic to advance its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning in an interview with NBC, stating: “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”

IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM PEACEFUL?

Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran has ramped up production of uranium enriched to 60% — just below the 90% needed for weapons use. The agency warned that Iran now has enough of this material to make six nuclear bombs if further enriched, a process experts say could be done rapidly.

Despite Iran’s growing uranium stockpile, analysts say it still lacks the technology and expertise needed to assemble a functional nuclear warhead — a complex “weaponization” phase requiring advanced engineering and precision.

Critics of the Iranian regime have been warning for years of Iran’s intentions of developing nuclear weapons, despite Iranian claims publicly that it is only for peaceful purposes. However, the credibility of these denials is eroded by the persistent calls from Iranian leaders for the “Death of Israel,” referring to it as the “Little Satan” and advocating for the destruction of the United States, labeling it as the “Great Satan.” Such rhetoric casts doubt on their declarations of pursuing a peaceful nuclear program.

IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS CONNECTED TO PROPHECY?

While the West often views Iran’s nuclear program through a secular lens, the spiritual aspect, which plays a central role in driving Iran’s nuclear ambitions, should not be overlooked. Iran is the only country where Twelver Shi’ism is the state religion.

Twelver Shīʿism, the largest branch of Shīʿa Islam, makes up about 85% of Shīʿas. “Twelver” signifies belief in twelve divinely appointed leaders, the Twelve Imams, with the last, Imam al-Mahdi, expected to return as the Mahdi. Twelvers see the Imams as Muhammad’s spiritual and political successors, guiding with justice and interpreting Islamic law and the Qur’an’s inner meanings. They are viewed as infallible (Ismah) and divinely chosen (nass).

The Twelvers believe that the Mahdi is expected to appear in times of extreme chaos, returning alongside Jesus as a messiah to bring peace and establish Islam globally.

Twelver beliefs, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and threats toward Israel and the West have raised concerns. Critics suggest that Iran’s Supreme Leader might incite conflict to hasten the 12th Imam’s arrival. Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad has even called for the Imam’s return at the UN, asserting that the Islamic Revolution’s primary goal is to prepare for his reappearance.