As Russia pledges support to Iran in its war with the US, Peru severs diplomatic relations with Tehran while Trump aides seek to downplay the conflict.
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Russia has pledged its support to Iran amid the latter's war with the United States, with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi publicly thanking Vladimir Putin for Russia's stance. The deepening alliance marks a significant geopolitical alignment as the conflict escalates.
The diplomatic fallout from Iran's actions is widening, with Peru announcing it is cutting diplomatic ties and accusing Tehran of escalating the war across the Middle East. The move isolates Iran further on the international stage.
Domestically in the US, political maneuvering around the conflict is evident. Aides to former President Donald Trump are reportedly pushing to keep the Iran war 'quiet' for now, fearing it could contribute to a Republican rout in the upcoming midterm elections.
These developments occur as Russia continues its own war in Ukraine, where its casualty toll reportedly rose by 1,390 over the past day per Ukrinform. The parallel conflict sees both Moscow and Kyiv intensifying attacks on infrastructure, though Ukraine is stated to be paying a heavier price due to a lack of ballistic missiles.
Sources: 1. Reuters World: Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for now - Reuters — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNMDJDS3ZmaHY1S0hTTlJiUUVPQ081YTU5bWV3NmJJLTRTNDdNQUhKNWdFTXd4TzVVRkRiRXd6SV9xZ1hmbHVxMFVGOUhXMkJLTkdaN0VWa3g3aEZ1aWZDbnlNTkRoUk5zY2ltOW9PNVk1SlFJVU1mNzZFSE9GTGpGbmhwdW1sMFNuTFhwcTVmSlFUNUIwM3lOV3ZpQ0NCX3B2TmMwbXZB?oc=5 (src1) 2.