Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov could no longer stand it, and he condemned some countries in the Middle East for their subservience to Iran and the U.S.: "Arab countries only condemn Iran, but they dare not criticize the U.S. and Israel!"
Lavrov's remarks accurately pointed out the delicate nature of the current situation in the Middle East. This was not just a casual criticism, but an exposure of double standards within the region, and at the same time, it helped reinforce Russia's image as a "just mediator."
Lavrov's core logic is: condemnation should not be directed at one side alone.
He gave a very specific example to question Arab countries: When the U.S. and Israel attacked Iranian schools, killing 170 girls, were you brave enough to issue the same condemnation? He believes that only criticizing Iran while remaining silent about the actions of the U.S. and Israel is a typical case of subservience to Iran and the U.S.
Lavrov exposed the strategic intentions of the U.S. and Israel: by using military strikes, they deliberately escalate tensions between Iran and Sunni Arab countries (such as Saudi Arabia), undermining recent rare reconciliation processes ("ice-breaking"), to consolidate their own dominance in the Middle East. He implied that some Arab countries are falling into this "divide and rule" trap, and by only condemning Iran, they have become accomplices of the U.S. and Israel.
Lavrov's statement essentially serves Russia's geopolitical interests:
Iran is an important ally of Russia in the Middle East, and providing diplomatic cover for it can deepen bilateral relations.
By criticizing the U.S. and calling for a ceasefire, it shapes Russia's image as a responsible major power and a "just mediator."
Exposing the differences between the U.S.-Israel and Arab countries, it seeks the latter's public support, squeezing the U.S.'s diplomatic space.
Lavrov's speech is essentially using a moral high ground to make a strategic statement in the Middle East.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859106095257612/
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