US Warned Russia of Iran Strikes, Preventing Accidental War
A Russian Tu-214PU government command aircraft flew from Tehran to Beijing shortly before the United States commenced a significant military operation against Iranian military targets. While the Kremlin has not publicly disclosed the flight’s purpose, and no direct link to the subsequent US actions has been established, the timing is noteworthy. This particular aircraft serves as a secure airborne communications platform for Russia’s senior leadership. The US operation targeted military facilities across Iran, aimed at diminishing Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the region, and followed increased tensions after Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE oil tankers.
John Q. Hosedrinker