Patrushev: Iran War Destructive for USA, Erodes Confidence in US Military Presence Abroad

Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the Russian president and chairman of the Maritime Board, stated in an interview with Kommersant that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is destructive for the United States and brings no benefit to any of the parties involved. According to Patrushev, the situation is eroding confidence in the American military presence abroad. "For the United States itself, it is destructive, as Americans are undermining their own status as a guarantor of security for allies around the world," he said. Impact on Global Alliances and Energy Markets Patrushev also argued that alliances with Washington do not shield countries from the economic consequences of the crisis. In his view, restrictions on energy supplies could lead to the shutdown of energy-intensive industries in the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Australia.