Russian Foreign Ministry condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as ‘unprovoked act of armed aggression’

Associated Press (AP)EN 1 min read 100% complete by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned reported U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling it an "unprovoked act of armed aggression." In a statement released Saturday, the ministry demanded an immediate end to the military action and a return to diplomatic solutions. Russia accused the U.S. and Israel of using concerns about Iran's nuclear program as a pretext for regime change, warning the strikes risked a regional catastrophe. Moscow specifically criticized the bombing of nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards as unacceptable. Russia stated its readiness to mediate a peaceful resolution, while placing blame for the escalation on the United States and Israel.

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International Atomic Energy Agency 50% Washington 50% Tel Aviv 50% UN 60% Middle East 70% Iran ×280% Israel ×490% United States ×490% Russia Foreign Ministry ×290%

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armed aggression 90% us-israel strikes 80% iran 80% condemnation 70% escalation 70% nuclear program 60% middle east 50% diplomacy 50% regime change 40%