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The United States has launched airstrikes targeting three of Iran’s nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—escalating tensions in the Middle East. The attacks, conducted under the cover of darkness on Saturday night, have prompted Iran to warn of retaliatory measures. Amid this volatile situation, the global community is closely monitoring Russia’s position on the U.S. strikes.
According to Al Jazeera, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a critical meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday. Analysts suggest that Iran may be seeking a diplomatic resolution with the U.S. and could be looking to involve Putin as a mediator in the process.
While Russia has not yet issued an official response specifically addressing the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the attacks, labeling them a violation of international law. Kremlin statements, relayed by Russian state-run news agencies, have described the U.S. actions as “irresponsible” and warned that they significantly increase the risk of a broader regional conflict.
President Putin has previously made it clear that Russia will not engage militarily in the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict, citing its ongoing military operations in Ukraine. He has emphasized that there is no military solution to the escalating tensions and has advocated for diplomacy. Russia, a long-standing strategic partner of Iran, has consistently supported Tehran’s position in the conflict while adopting a cautious and restrained tone regarding Israel. This restraint is partly attributed to the presence of over 1.5 million Russian-speaking residents in Israel, many of whom are immigrants from Russia or former Soviet states. Putin once remarked, “Israel is practically a Russian-speaking country.”
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has criticized the U.S. strikes, stating that they achieved little and have drawn the U.S. into a new war. He remarked that President Donald Trump, once seen as a “peacemaker,” has now embroiled the U.S. in further conflict, adding that Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain unaffected.
As the world awaits Iran’s response and the outcome of the Moscow talks, Russia’s role as a diplomatic player in this crisis continues to be a focal point of international attention.
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