Russia Condemns U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Analysis based on 28 articles · First reported Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Feb 28, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have significantly heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to increased uncertainty in global energy markets and potentially impacting defense sector stocks. Russia's condemnation and offer to mediate suggest a complex diplomatic landscape that could further influence international relations and trade.
Russia condemned U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran as 'a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression.' The Russia===Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia) accused the United States and Israel of pursuing regime change under the guise of concerns about Iran's nuclear program, warning of a potential 'humanitarian, economic and possibly radiological catastrophe' in the Middle East. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reiterating Russia's condemnation and readiness to broker peace. Iran plans to convene an urgent U.N. Security Council session. Russia has maintained a complex diplomatic stance, balancing its warm relations with Israel with strong economic and military ties with Iran, including recent joint military drills. Some observers suggest this confrontation could divert global attention from the war in Ukraine, potentially benefiting Russia.
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