‘Doctrine Of Dominance’: Russia Says US Interventions In Iran, Venezuela Driven By Oil Interests

Last Updated:April 25, 2026, 11:30 IST

Sergey Lavrov argued that the US follows what he described as a “doctrine of dominance” in global energy markets.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the United States pursued military and political interventions in countries including Iran and Venezuela primarily to secure control over oil resources.

Speaking in an interview with Russian state television as reported by Al Jazeera, Lavrov alleged that Washington openly prioritises its own economic interests, particularly in global energy markets. He claimed that the US “does not hide" that its actions in resource-rich countries like Iran and Venezuela are driven by oil considerations.

Lavrov further argued that the US follows what he described as a “doctrine of dominance" in global energy markets, asserting that American policy is guided by the principle that “no one can dictate to it."

“The United States has officially stated that no one can dictate to it. They only care about their own well-being," Lavrov noted.

He further claimed that Washington is prepared to secure its interests through extreme measures, including “coups, kidnappings or murders of the leaders of those countries that have the necessary natural resources for Americans."

Lavrov further suggested that such an approach signifies the erosion of international law, arguing that global decisions are no longer bound by legal frameworks but are instead dictated by the notion that “might is right," Al Jazeera reported.

These remarks follow Lavrov’s earlier criticisms on April 16, where he challenged Washington’s diplomatic approach and suggested that the United States should prioritise communication over confrontation.

In a post on X, the Russian Foreign Ministry quoted Lavrov as saying, “I would advise the US, in every case where it dislikes a particular government, to begin by engaging it in dialogue."

The veteran diplomat highlighted that the breakdown in relations often stems from American policy shifts, asserting that “it was the US, however, that first made agreements and then walked away from them."

Amidst these tensions, the Russian Security Council issued a warning via TASS on April 15, suggesting the US and Israel may be utilising the “peace negotiations process as a cover" to orchestrate a future “ground attack on Iran," while noting that “Iran possesses sufficient weapons to respond."

(With inputs from agencies)

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