LAVROV: US ready for coups, arrests, or assassinations of heads of foreign states Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States is prepared to engage in coups, arrests, or assassinations of foreign leaders to acquire necessary resources. Lavrov criticized the American approach in the Middle East as unacceptable and highlighted US efforts to displace Russia from energy markets, aiming for global energy dominance. The article also details recent attacks between the US, Israel, and Iran, which led to civilian casualties and disruptions in crucial oil and gas transit routes.

• US is allegedly ready for coups, arrests, or assassinations of foreign state leaders for resources.
• Lavrov criticizes the US approach in the Middle East, calling it a “chop with an axe” method and unacceptable.
• The US aims to push Russia out of energy markets and achieve global energy dominance.
• Lavrov notes a disregard for international relations frameworks, with US interests prioritized over agreements.
• Recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes have caused civilian casualties and disrupted the Strait of Hormuz.
• The conflict has impacted global oil and liquefied natural gas markets.