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Putin Warns US Action on Iran Could Spark Chaos

1/30/2026

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Putin Urges Iran Monitoring

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged monitoring of the Iran situation during talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He warned that potential action by the United States against Iran could unleash chaos in the region.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said diplomatic avenues with the United States and Iran remain open.
Putin highlighted the UAE's role in facilitating peace talks on the Ukraine crisis and noted growing Russia–UAE ties.

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Kremlin Advocates Diplomacy

Russia says negotiations between Iran and the U.S. remain possible, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military action.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that any forceful measures could destabilize the Middle East and urged restraint to avoid chaos.
The statement followed Trump's warning that time is running out for Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal as U.S. forces increase in the Persian Gulf and Israeli media report heightened alerts.

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Putin Urges Iran Monitoring

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged monitoring of the Iran situation during talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He warned that potential action by the United States against Iran could unleash chaos in the region.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said diplomatic avenues with the United States and Iran remain open.
Putin highlighted the UAE's role in facilitating peace talks on the Ukraine crisis and noted growing Russia–UAE ties.

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