Russia has issued a stark warning over the future of Israel as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, with a senior Russian military commander claiming that Israel could ultimately cease to exist as a state if the war continues to intensify.

Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, deputy chief of Russia's Main Military-Political Directorate, reportedly made the remarks while speaking to Russian state-owned news agency TASS. He accused Israel of attempting to draw the United States and wider NATO deeper into the conflict and warned that Israel could be overestimating its strength.

The comments come amid growing reports of closer military cooperation between Russia and Iran as Tehran faces confrontation with the United States and Israel.

Russia Issues Stark Warning Over Israel's Future Amid Regional War

Iran has warned neighbouring countries against joining what Tehran describes as a United States economic war against Iran, threatening action against the interests of countries that participate in economic restrictions.

The warning was issued by Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary during an interview with state television. He said countries taking part in economic restrictions against Iran would be regarded as enemies and warned that Tehran could target their interests if they refused to distance themselves from Washington.

Iranian officials also warned that further US sanctions could lead Tehran to target American oil and economic companies in the region and elsewhere.

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a major trilateral defence pact, creating a new security arrangement amid escalating tensions across West Asia.

The agreement is being viewed as part of Saudi Arabia's effort to diversify its security partnerships while maintaining its longstanding relationship with the United States. The pact builds on the existing defence relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with Turkey now joining the arrangement.

Iranian officials and clerics have criticised the agreement, warning that closer military cooperation between the three countries will not guarantee security.

The pact comes as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict involving Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen and broader regional instability.

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