Russia Considers Military Escort for LNG Ships Amid Middle East Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide stated that there is no justification or objective reason for the conflict in Iran. According to PANews, the aide emphasized that the Middle East conflict could set back global trade and economic systems by several years. The attack on a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport ship in the Mediterranean was described as an act of terrorism. In response, Russia is contemplating providing military escorts for commercial vessels.