Amidst the sharp deterioration of the situation in Iran and the peak of protests, the possibility of US military intervention has become one of the main topics on the international agenda. Against this backdrop, the remarks made by the late politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky years ago are being brought up again.
The editorial board informs that Vladimir Zhirinovsky, as early as 2013, stated in his speeches that a clash between the US and Iran could be inevitable, emphasizing that Washington's main goal was not democracy, but control over energy resources. In his opinion, possible strikes on Iran could lead to a sharp increase in oil prices.
Zhirinovsky believed that such a scenario could raise the price of a barrel of oil to $200-300. In this case, the main blow would be dealt to the Chinese economy, while the European Union would also face a severe energy and economic crisis.
In his speeches, the politician also drew attention to the special role of Azerbaijan, noting that a possible flow of refugees from Iran could move mainly northward, and in this regard, the Azerbaijani corridor holds strategic importance. In his opinion, this factor could directly affect the geopolitical balance in the region.
Although a direct US military intervention in Iran has not yet occurred, information circulating in the international media indicates that preparatory processes are continuing. Observers believe that events in the near future may reveal the extent to which Zhirinovsky's forecasts will be realized.