Ryabkov called force the main instrument of US foreign policy

The main instrument of Washington's foreign policy has become force, and the administration of American leader Donald Trump is doing something that seemed unthinkable a year ago. This was announced on February 12 by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov at the Zhirinovsky Readings international scientific and expert forum.

"The main instrument of Washington's foreign policy — we also see this — has become force. The current Trump administration is doing something that seemed unthinkable a year ago. And this inspires her to new adventures," Ryabkov said.

The diplomat also called the situation in the Middle East alarming, where the Americans are increasing pressure day by day. In addition, he stressed that a new military operation in Iran cannot be ruled out.

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Why is the republic being threatened with military escalation

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said on February 11 that the United States had probably abandoned the military scenario against Tehran. According to him, Israel is deliberately trying to oppose the negotiations between the Iranian and American sides, and is also looking for reasons for war. He added that such measures pose a danger to the regions.

On February 9, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that the United States and Iran are demonstrating their readiness to continue the negotiation process, while there are no signs of preparations for a military scenario at the moment. The Turkish Foreign Minister stressed that all methods are currently being used to prevent the conflict from developing.

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