Russia’s UN Ambassador just warned that Trump’s airstrikes on Iran have opened “Pandora’s box” and could trigger a global nuclear catastrophe while China and other nations scramble to prevent World War III.
At a Glance
- At the UN, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called the U.S. strikes on Iran “irresponsible” and warned of a potential “nuclear catastrophe.”
- Russia, China, and Pakistan submitted a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.
- Vladimir Putin labeled the attacks “unprovoked aggression,” while Dmitry Medvedev warned some nations might supply Iran with nuclear warheads.
- The U.S. operation “Midnight Hammer” caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
- Iran has retaliated by attacking a U.S. base in Qatar, and the IAEA has confirmed damage to the nuclear facilities.
Russia Sounds the Alarm at the UN
In a dramatic emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the Trump administration of opening a “Pandora’s box.” He claimed the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were “irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative” actions that could lead to a “global nuclear catastrophe,” as reported by Fox News.
Joining a chorus of condemnation, Russia, China, and Pakistan submitted a joint resolution to the Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire and denouncing the U.S. operation. The diplomatic showdown highlights the deep international divisions and the potential for the conflict to spiral out of control.
Putin and Medvedev Dial Up the Rhetoric
While his Ambassador postured at the UN, Russian President Vladimir Putin characterized the American strikes as “absolutely unprovoked aggression” that lacks any justification. In a statement reported by Yahoo News, Putin pledged Russia’s full support to Tehran.
Even more concerning was the rhetoric from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. In a reckless threat, Medvedev suggested that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.” This inflammatory statement, whether a bluff or a genuine warning, shatters the fragile norms of nuclear non-proliferation and makes a diplomatic off-ramp nearly impossible to find.
Operation “Midnight Hammer” and Its Aftermath
Despite the international outcry, the U.S. operation “Midnight Hammer” delivered devastating and precise damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. President Trump, never one for understatement, described the strikes as “a spectacular military success,” claiming the targeted enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated,” according to the New York Post.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has since confirmed “significant damage” at the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, though it reported no increase in off-site radiation levels. Iran has already retaliated by launching a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, which was successfully intercepted with no casualties. Now, the world holds its breath to see if Tehran will follow through on threats to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that would cripple the global oil supply. As Congressional Democrats seek to limit Trump’s war powers, the administration appears determined to maintain its aggressive posture.
