In a pointed critique from the Kremlin, Russia has condemned the recent US-Israel airstrikes on Iran as unprovoked and dangerously reckless. Foreign Ministry spokespeople issued an appeal on Sunday, pressing both nations to cease hostilities and engage in meaningful talks to restore stability in the volatile Middle East.
‘These actions represent irresponsible behavior that could further destabilize the region,’ the statement read. Russia highlighted the absence of any immediate provocation, positioning the strikes as needless escalations. The ministry advocated for a swift return to political negotiations, emphasizing that military solutions only breed more violence.
Moscow extended an invitation to the global community for objective evaluations of the incidents and reiterated its readiness to support peaceful outcomes grounded in legal norms and equitable considerations. The backdrop to this diplomatic push is the intense military exchanges that unfolded over the weekend, with US and Israeli missiles hammering Iranian targets.
President Trump defended the operations on Truth Social as essential ‘preventive attacks’ against terror threats, a narrative mirrored by PM Netanyahu’s X video pledging unity with Iranians. Israel’s ‘Operation Lions’ Roar’ reportedly neutralized numerous military assets, per IDF-released clips showing precision strikes in western Iran.
Contrasting visuals from Iranian Telegram feeds reveal devastation: plumes of smoke rising from structures, panicked crowds, and fighter jets streaking overhead, hinting at strikes even on Tehran. Iran’s IRNA news agency claimed 40 female students perished in a school hit during the onslaught, a detail amplifying calls for restraint.
Russia’s intervention highlights growing fractures in international alliances. As accusations fly and retaliatory rhetoric heats up—Iran’s ‘Epic Fury’ campaign chief among them—the push for dialogue offers a glimmer of hope amid mounting fears of a broader war.