Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov warned that any U.S. military strike or invasion of Iran could trigger a catastrophic global conflict, potentially leading to World War III. Speaking in Moscow on February 2, 2026, Dzhabarov stressed that Iran is a heavily armed nation of over 80 million people and warned that retaliation could destabilize the entire Middle East. He highlighted the grave risk of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, which could devastate the world economy. The senator questioned the feasibility of a U.S. ground operation in Iran, describing it as an extremely difficult and dangerous endeavor.