TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned the Middle East is like a powder keg waiting for a chain reaction, and a war between the U.S. and Iran could trigger it.

In an interview with RT on Wednesday, Lavrov said Moscow does not seek to impose itself on the two nations, but is ready to play a constructive role if they manage to find a peaceful way forward.

"Iran is our close partner and neighbor, we care about how the situation develops. More so because it is explosive not only for Iran itself, but also the entire Middle and Central East. Too many mines are buried there, waiting to be set off by a clumsy foot," Lavrov stated.

In June 2025, Israel and the U.S. launched an unprovoked war on Iran. Israel assassinated a number of Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders. The attacks, which lasted for 12 days, led to the death of more than 1,000 Iranians. The U.S. also joined Israel by dropping bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan, using B-2 bombers.

"The Iranians, the Israelis, the Americans know we are prepared to offer our services that could contribute to implementation of agreements, when - hopefully when - or if they are reached."

In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has alluded to the possibility of a new attack on Iran to pressure Tehran amid foreign provoked anti-government protests.

To deescalate the situation, the U.S. and Iran are set to meet in Muscat, Oman, on Friday.