The Kremlin does not welcome increased tensions in the region regarding a potential US attack on Iranian interests
The Kremlin has stated regarding a potential US attack on Iranian interests in response to the recent deadly attack on a US base in Jordan that it does not welcome increased tensions in the region
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian presidency, told reporters on Tuesday, January 30, that we do not welcome any actions that could lead to instability in the region and increased tensions, especially given the excessive potential for conflict
He added that we will not welcome the continuation of such actions regardless of which party carries them out
In the early morning drone attack on January 28 on a small US desert base in Jordan, in addition to the death of three US military members, at least 34 people were injured, and eight of the wounded were transferred outside Jordan for further treatment
While Washington believes Tehran was behind this attack, US President Joe Biden has announced that the country will take retaliatory action
