Russia accuses Biden of using strikes in Syria and Iraq for election advantage.

Russia Accuses Biden of Using Syria and Iraq Strikes for Election Boost

Moscow has accused President Joe Biden of conducting airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in order to enhance his image during the ongoing presidential election campaign. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, made these allegations during a Security Council meeting requested by Moscow. He claimed that the U.S. actions were not a response to the recent attack on American soldiers, but rather a calculated move to influence domestic politics and improve the current administration’s international standing.

The U.S. airstrikes began on Friday, targeting numerous locations associated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and its allied groups. These strikes were launched following the death of three American soldiers in Jordan, a incident which Washington blames on Iranian-backed militias. Nebenzia argued that there was no justification for the U.S. military action.

The upcoming U.S. presidential election, scheduled for November, adds another layer of complexity to these developments. Nebenzia suggested that the strikes were intended to address the current administration’s negative image on the international stage, as the election campaign intensifies. The White House has not yet responded to Nebenzia’s comments regarding President Biden.

In defense of the airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Robert Wood, cited Article 51 of the founding U.N. Charter. This article allows states the right to individual or collective self-defense against armed attacks. Wood emphasized that the United States does not seek further conflict and is actively working to de-escalate tensions in the region, particularly in Gaza.

Wood also clarified that the strikes in Syria and Iraq were distinct from the U.S. and British military operations against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group. These operations were conducted in response to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The Pentagon stated that it has no information regarding Iranian casualties resulting from the recent strikes.

Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the U.S. actions as illegitimate, illegal, and unjustified. He asserted that all the resistance groups in the region are independent entities, rejecting any attempt to attribute their actions to Iran or its armed forces. Iravani emphasized that Iran has no intention of contributing to further instability in the region.

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