As American warships close in on Iran, Moscow has issued a stark warning that a U.S. strike could plunge the Middle East into uncontrollable chaos. The Kremlin urged restraint, calling for diplomacy as Israeli media claimed attack plans were complete. At the same time, Iran signaled it is far from isolated, vowing retaliation and unveiling what it calls a vastly upgraded missile arsenal. With U.S. bases spread across the region and allies quietly aligning, the standoff is entering its most dangerous phase. Is the world edging toward a conflict no one can contain?