Medvedev’s terrifying message: Iran to bring US & Israel to their knees - and Russia knows it?

Published on Jul 05, 2026 12:28 am IST

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has described the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb as Iran's strategic "weapons," warning that any disruption to these vital maritime chokepoints could paralyse global energy supplies. Medvedev's remarks come amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and have reignited debate over Tehran's leverage in the Middle East and the broader geopolitical stakes.

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