Russia Condemns US-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Warning of Radiological Catastrophe

The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned major military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, labeling them an unprovoked act of armed aggression. Moscow warned that such escalation could trigger a regional domino effect, potentially leading to humanitarian, economic, and radiological disasters. While Ukraine supported the strikes citing Iran's drone supplies to Russia, China has called for immediate restraint to prevent further destabilization. The military action reportedly targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, though Russia claims the underlying motive is regime change. Financial markets are bracing for a significant increase in the geopolitical risk premium, which typically drives Brent Crude and Gold prices higher. Investors are closely monitoring the situation as heightened risk-off sentiment could trigger volatility across global equity indices and safe-haven currencies like the USD and JPY.