He Said That?

Interesting comments when considering the source. Discussing a possible Israeli attack on Iran.

"This would be very dangerous, unacceptable, this would lead to an explosion of terrorism, increase the influence of extremists," he said when asked about the possibility of an attack.

"I doubt very much that such strikes would achieve their stated goal.

"The Iranians should show restraint in their nuclear programme. We have told Iran that it has the right to a civilian nuclear programme but that it should understand what region of the world it is in," Putin said.

"This is a dangerous region and Iran should show responsibility, especially by taking into account Israel's concerns, all the more so after the absolutely unacceptable statements about the destruction of the state of Israel."

There is a game of chicken developing between the world economic and military powers, and with Israel regarding Iran. Israel is starting to work their political mojo to get the world thinking they are about to attack Iran. The US has stayed very quiet while other world leaders have weighed in.

Putin's comments are interesting because he makes it clear he understands the powder keg here, but appears to direct his comments at Iran who would be attacked instead of Israel who would be the attacker.

Reads to me like a signal Russia has no plans to help Iran if they get attacked by Israel. Kind of an odd comment really, and it is entirely possible he said much more and the media simply didn't report it. On the other hand, might be we are seeing all there is.