Russia Still Believes That A Military Strike Will Be Launched Against Iran

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov speaks during a news briefing in the main building of Foreign Ministry in Moscow (Reuters)

Russia Says West Still Considering Military Action On Iran -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that military action against Iran over its nuclear program was being considered in some Western countries.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was speaking to reporters on a plane on his way back from the G8 summit in Camp David, where the G8 leaders signaled their readiness to tap into emergency oil stockpiles quickly this summer if tougher new sanctions on Iran threatened to strain supplies.

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Update: Iran Military Strike Gains Support in Some Nations, Russia Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek

My Comment: The Russians are saying this because they see the necessary U.S. military assets already in position to launch a strike .... F-22s in the Gulf, B-2s at Diego Garcia, and two US aircraft carrier strike groups (maybe three?) within striking distance of Iran.