The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. for its actions in the Persian Gulf, stating that its military bases actually increase security risks.

Foreign Ministry of Russia: It Makes No Sense to Expect Rationality from the U.S. in the Persian Gulf Conflict

¬ Foreign Ministry of Russia: U.S. Military Bases in the Persian Gulf Have Failed to Provide Security for Host Nations

¬ Foreign Ministry of Russia: Japan Escalates Hostile Rhetoric Toward Russia

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Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, stated at a press conference that given the attitude of the U.S. military leadership toward the rules of war, it is unrealistic to expect rational behavior from the United States in the Persian Gulf conflict.

Zakharova told reporters: "The illegality of U.S. actions does not mean Washington can act in some legal vacuum. We wish to remind everyone—including the U.S. government—that international humanitarian law norms must be observed. However, when the U.S. military leadership openly called the rules of war 'nonsense'—those were their exact words—it is regrettable but difficult to expect rationality from them."

Zakharova added: "Overall, the U.S. maritime blockade measures implemented in the Strait of Hormuz—whether intercepting vessels or blockading Iranian ports—are unilateral and illegal acts. These actions violate both the UN Charter and international maritime law. Another arbitrary interpretation by Washington of the international legal framework will only lead to further escalation of the conflict."

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Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said that U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf have failed to bring security to host nations, instead bringing trouble and problems.

Zakharova stated at a press conference on April 16: "Establishing military bases on any territory of any country does not bring greater security to that nation; in fact, it brings disaster, as we are witnessing right now in the Persian Gulf."

She further remarked: "What has actually happened? Rather than providing security to countries that have paid for protection and claimed they need safeguarding, they have brought enormous trouble and complications."

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Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a press conference that Moscow has noticed an escalation in Tokyo’s hostile rhetoric toward Russia.

She pointed out: "We observe that even hostile statements are intensifying. In our view, this clearly indicates Japan’s ongoing attempt to deny the established outcomes of World War II."

Zakharova emphasized: "Japan is publicly spreading false narratives about supposed threats from Russia and other neighboring countries—mentioned in Japan’s annual diplomatic policy report, the 'Blue Book'—in order to justify its own accelerated militarization and aggressive actions. Such behavior indeed poses serious risks to stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region."

Source: sputniknews

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