Donald Trump’s bestie, Russian President Vladimir Putin, met with Iran’s foreign minister today in Moscow as he criticized Trump’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites as “unprovoked.”
From the New York Times:
The Kremlin has largely stood on the sidelines while Israel has destroyed Iranian air defenses, struck nuclear facilities and killed members of Iran’s military leadership, and Iran has fired deadly missile barrages at targets across Israel.
But on Monday, Mr. Putin and his officials attempted to show more explicit support for Russia’s ally — while seemingly trying to avoid provoking the United States, which intervened militarily in the conflict on Sunday, or damaging relations with Iran’s rivals in the Middle East.
“The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran is unfounded and unjustified,” Mr. Putin said at a meeting with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, according to a Kremlin statement. “We are making efforts from our side to provide support to the Iranian people.”
Read more here.
In related news, Iran’s parliament has endorsed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial point for the world’s oil supply, with the final decision to be made by the country’s leadership.
Any impediment to the flow of ships moving out of the Persian Gulf would most likely lead to a spike in oil prices and higher prices at the gas pump.
About 20 percent of the world’s oil and natural gas passes through the narrow stretch of water between Iran and Oman. Any impediment of shipping traffic would likely make gas more expensive. https://t.co/Hin2SkzknZ
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2025
Plus, questions remain about whether Trump overstepped his authority in ordering the attack on Iran without first seeking permission from Congress, which the Constitution grants the sole power to declare war.
Many in Congress – including some Republicans – say that the bombing was tantamount to a declaration of war.
But Trump advisers disagree, calling the attack a “limited action” aimed solely at Iran’s nuclear stockpiles. #PotatoPotahto
NEW: Is the US at war with Iran, and did Trump act illegally when he ordered the strikes? Here’s what you need to know. w/ @michaelcrowley. Our @nytimes story: https://t.co/C34ZOqIjYh
— Edward Wong (@ewong) June 23, 2025
One last thing – Vice President Vance said on NBC’s “Meet The Press” yesterday that the administration’s view “has been very clear that we don’t want a regime change.”
However, later in the day, the Donald floated the possibility of “regime change” in Iran in a post to his Truth Social account. Someone might want to talk to someone…
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