As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, Russia is looking at ways to exploit the situation for its own interests, according to military experts.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that oil prices have increased as markets do not rule out a decline in oil supply due to the conflict in the Middle East. In televised comments after a meeting of top OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged,

The Kremlin seeks to leverage the conflict in the Middle East to advance international structures dominated by Russia. This includes efforts by the Kremlin to create an alternative Eurasian security architecture,

The U.S. sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the Nov. 5 elections, including by using artificial intelligence to disseminate fake or divisive information, according to an annual U.

Russia, Iran, and China pose the most significant threats to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions in the United States, particularly the upcoming presidential election, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a report published Oct.

The U.S. has warned of an increasing threat from Russia, Iran and China using artificial intelligence to spread disinformation and influence the Nov.