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Russia's UK Ambassador Labels U.S. Iran Conflict 'Misadventure' Without Clear Exit Strategy

Andrei Kelin, Russia's ambassador to the U.K., criticized the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as a 'misadventure' lacking clear exit strategy, while affirming Russia's strategic partnership with Iran. The U.S. has stated objectives to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear programs, causing significant disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Kelin also commented on the Ukraine war, suggesting Ukraine is approaching defeat and urging diplomacy, though European support for Ukraine hinders progress. U.S.-led talks on Ukraine are stalled amid the Iran conflict, with the U.S. adjusting sanctions as part of broader diplomatic efforts.

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Russia's UK Ambassador Labels U.S. Iran Conflict 'Misadventure' Without Clear Exit Strategy

Russia's ambassador to the U.K., Andrei Kelin, has described the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran as a 'misadventure' with unclear goals and no defined exit strategy, while also assessing the Ukraine war as heading toward a diplomatic resolution.

Kelin's Critique of U.S. Iran Strategy

  • Kelin told CNBC that the war, starting on Feb. 28, lacks transparent objectives and an exit plan for the U.S. administration.
  • He expressed Russia's 'a lot of sympathy' with Iran, blaming U.S. and Israeli aggression for initiating the crisis amid nuclear talks.

U.S. Operational Objectives

According to the White House, Operation Epic Fury aims to:

  • Destroy Iran's ballistic missile arsenal and production facilities.
  • Neutralize Iran's naval capabilities.
  • Cut off Iranian support for proxy groups abroad.
  • Prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The administration states these goals remain 'unchanged, unambiguous, and consistent' since the operation began.

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Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

  • The conflict has severely impacted shipping traffic through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership

  • Kelin confirmed a 'strategic partnership' with Iran, distinct from a military alliance, citing extensive communication across fields.
  • President Putin recently conveyed 'unwavering support' to Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
  • Kelin declined to comment on potential military links between Moscow and Tehran.

Drone Warfare and Regional Influence

  • Iran has deployed over 2,000 Shahed drones in the conflict, models also used by Russia in Ukraine.
  • U.K. Defense Secretary John Healy implicated Russia's influence in Iran's military tactics and capabilities.

Ukraine War Outlook and Diplomacy

  • Kelin asserted that Ukraine is 'steadily' and 'definitely' moving toward defeat after over four years of war, citing terrain challenges and limited territorial control.
  • He emphasized that a diplomatic solution is 'badly needed' but delayed by Europe's continued military backing of Ukraine and Kyiv's current unpreparedness.
  • U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks are paused due to the Iran conflict, with the U.S. having temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian crude oil.
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