Russia warns US military buildup signals Iran intervention

Russia has issued a second formal warning that escalating US military deployments in the Middle East indicate preparations for potential direct intervention in Iran. In an official statement, Russian authorities detailed an estimated regional footprint of 50,000 personnel, including elements of Delta Force and the 82nd Airborne Division, and up to 500 aircraft across regional bases. The statement also cited the movement of the USS George H. W. Bush and USS Boxer as steps toward completing a naval blockade, and warned that the timing of these deployments, coinciding with the expiration of a reported two-week ceasefire, suggests possible strategic deception and imminent escalation.