Russia calls Trump threats to bomb Iran 'illegal and unacceptable'

Trump has warned there could be direct conflict if Iran doesn’t halt its nuclear program

Greg Norman / FOXNews 

Trump in recent days has increased his threats against Iran and warned that there could be direct conflict if the Islamic Republic doesn’t stop arming the Houthi terrorist group or halt its nuclear program. Russia, meanwhile, said Thursday that it’s committed to finding solutions to Iran’s nuclear program that respects its rights to peaceful nuclear energy, according to Reuters. 

"The use of military force by Iran's opponents in the context of the settlement is illegal and unacceptable," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova was quoted by the news agency as saying. 

"Threats from outside to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure facilities will inevitably lead to an irreversible global catastrophe. These threats are simply unacceptable," she reportedly added. 

Rebekah Koffler, a former DIA intelligence officer specializing in Russia’s war-fighting strategy and Putin’s thinking, told Fox News Digital on Thursday that "Russia’s statement is consistent with the diplomatic posture that it's trying to project of being Iran’s strategic partner." Read more and see video here.

United Kingdom Weighs Striking Back Against US Tariffs, and It's Asking Businesses for Help

Jeff Charles / Townhall Tipsheet 

 

The United Kingdom is mulling its response to the tariffs President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. The nation’s government has solicited input from corporations to craft its strategy and has signaled it might resort to retaliatory measures.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced that the U.K. launched a consultation process with businesses that might be affected by Trump’s tariffs, according to Reuters.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said his priority was to reach a deal with the U.S. but that the consultation was a formal step necessary so the government could keep all options on the table.

"(The) talks with the US will continue to reflect our mandate to deliver economic stability, as we press the case for a trading relationship that supports businesses on both sides of the Atlantic," Reynolds said in a statement. Read more here.

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