Moscow & Tehran Join Forces – World War 3 Fears As Russia Backs Iran Against US & Israel

April 4th, 2026 - by Gar Smith

Moscow & Tehran Join Forces – World War 3 Fears As Russia Backs Iran Against US & Israel

Tensions are rising after new signals of closer coordination between Vladimir Putin and Iran amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. In this live coverage, we examine whether Russia is expanding intelligence and military support for Tehran, what this means for the United States and Israel, and why global fears of wider escalation are growing. Reports suggest Moscow is politically backing Iran while avoiding direct military intervention, even as fresh drone and intelligence claims emerge.

Vladimir Putin’s Stark Warning Raises Fresh World War 3 Fears

Moscow issued its warning after Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a phone call condemned Israeli attacks on Iran and urged a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Israel launched an unprecedented wave of strikes at Iran last week, to which Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks. Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters: “We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation.”

Putin’s Iran War Speech Creates Shockwaves 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning on the unfolding crisis in the Middle East, saying that even those directly involved in the conflict cannot predict how events will unfold. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted the growing uncertainty surrounding the war, stressing that the consequences remain unclear and difficult to assess. As tensions involving Iran continue to escalate, the statement underscores the unpredictable nature of the conflict and the broader risks it poses to global stability.