[Breaking: Russia Rejects CIA 'Ultimatum' from US] Russian officials have informed Iran about the outcome of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow: no deal was reached.
The United States had previously warned Ukraine, urging Kyiv to suspend military operations before Ratcliffe left Russia.
According to two senior Iranian sources familiar with the briefing, the U.S. conveyed a message to Russia, demanding that Moscow pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and warned that failure to comply would result in targeted sanctions under the "Economic Outcast Operation."
Russia rejected this "ultimatum," informing Iran that such threats would have limited impact.
Russia did not yield to U.S. demands to take action closing off Iran’s channels.
Iran maintains deep ties with Russian banks, traders, and shipping entities in oil, gold, and aviation sectors.
The U.S. intent is clear: in the Iran issue, it aims to bring Russia into its camp and isolate the last nation unwilling to submit to American pressure.
This move served as a test for Russia, and it appears to have passed—demonstrating strategic coordination. After the high-level CIA official’s visit, Russia is highly likely to inform relevant parties accordingly.
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