Russia criticized the United States and Israel for an “unprovoked” armed assault on Iran, stressing the importance of resolving the situation through political and diplomatic means. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the matter in a phone call initiated by Iran. Lavrov condemned the attack, highlighting its violation of international law and the severe implications for regional and global stability.
The Iranian minister informed Lavrov about Iran’s efforts to counter the aggression by the US and Israel, which disrupted negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. Iran plans to convene a meeting of the UN Security Council urgently in response. Lavrov expressed Russia’s willingness to assist in finding peaceful solutions within the framework of international law and mutual respect, emphasizing the need to halt attacks on Iran and seek diplomatic resolutions.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the initiation of “major combat operations” in Iran, escalating tensions and raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Iran, in a statement, criticized the military aggression amid ongoing diplomatic discussions with the US. Tehran emphasized the importance of proving its legitimacy and called on the UN Security Council to address the breach of international peace and security promptly.
