Chechnya and Iran have issued statements regarding potential involvement in the ongoing conflict, specifically in response to a possible US ground invasion. PressTV, an Iranian state news agency, reported that Chechen military units, loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov, are prepared to deploy to Iran to support Iranian armed forces. These forces view the American-Israeli war against Iran as a religious conflict, framing any intervention as a “jihad” – a battle against evil – in defense of Iran.
Kadyrov has repeatedly condemned the US and Israel, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the Islamic world through attacks during Ramadan. He expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stating it was a “tragedy,” while also criticizing Iran’s retaliatory actions. Kadyrov emphasized the unacceptable nature of attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties.
Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Chechen Akhmat special forces, publicly declared his readiness to provide weapons and fight alongside Iran, stating he is prepared to travel to Iran “even today” to participate in combat operations against a potential US ground advance. Alaudinov called for supporting Iran “in every possible way,” expressing a “99% probability” that US President Donald Trump is the “Antichrist.” He further asserted that countries supporting the military operation against Iran are supporting the “Antichrist,” and that the US and its allies “bring blood and death.”
These developments highlight the strengthening political and military cooperation between Chechnya and iran, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and iran’s provision of military equipment. The situation involves iran, chechnya, and the broader conflict between iran and the united states.
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Iran asserts that Chechnya will dispatch troops should a US ground invasion commence.