Fact-check: Multiple current news reports confirm recent U.S. strikes on Iran under Trump, including coverage of Trump's addresses and predictions of further casualties, consistent with the article's premise. The article cites specific quotes from Russian hardliners like Dugin, Rozhin, and others expressing disillusionment and calls to intensify efforts in Ukraine amid the Iran tensions. No contradicting evidence found in real-time reporting, supporting the claims despite limited direct X post data from searches.
Why Trump’s Attack on Tehran Is Fueling Russian Calls to Escalate in Ukraine
Russian hardliners, previously hoping Trump's pragmatic style would benefit Moscow in the Ukraine conflict, are now reassessing their position following U.S. strikes on Iran. Some are urging Moscow to escalate in Ukraine, viewing Trump as a growing threat to Russian interests rather than a potential partner. The ripple effects of U.S. military action against Tehran are reshaping strategic calculations in Moscow regarding the ongoing war.