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Putin: ‘Unprovoked act of aggression’ against Iran ‘without foundation or justification’
- On Monday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin denounced the United States' attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, labeling them as unjustified and entirely unprovoked acts of aggression.
- The U.S. strikes over the weekend targeted three Iranian nuclear sites amid growing military cooperation between Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions.
- Putin held discussions involving Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who expressed appreciation for Russia’s denunciation of the U.S. strikes, emphasized Iran’s right to defend itself, and acknowledged Moscow’s supportive position.
- Putin said Russia is prepared to assist Iran depending on its requests but refrains from direct military aid partly because Israel hosts nearly two million Russian speakers.
- These developments reflect Russia’s harsher rhetoric toward the U.S. and an uncertain role in escalating Middle East tensions amid ongoing Russia-backed drone strikes on Ukraine.
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Putin: ‘Unprovoked act of aggression’ against Iran ‘without foundation or justification’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday took aim at the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them a “completely unprovoked act of aggression.” “You are visiting Russia during a challenging period, marked by a significant escalation of tensions both in the region and surrounding your country,” Putin told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to…
Putin condemns US strike on Iran, calls It ‘unjustified’
Russia, China and North Korea condemned the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites, warning of regional instability and accusing Washington of undermining international law, as Moscow offered support to Tehran and called for diplomatic efforts to deescalate the crisis
Putin condemns U.S. 'unprovoked' strikes against Iran, offers assistance
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday condemned U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, characterizing the action as “absolutely unprovoked aggression” that has “no basis or justification.” Putin’s comments came during a meeting in Moscow with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who hand-delivered a letter to the Russian president from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei requesting support to retaliate against the …
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