The Russian Federation has strongly condemned what it described as “ongoing intensive attacks” by Israel on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, calling the actions illegal under international law and a direct threat to global security.
In a strongly worded statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow expressed grave concern over the escalating Iranian-Israeli conflict, warning that it risks destabilizing the entire region, particularly countries bordering Israel and Iran.
“The ongoing intensive attacks by the Israeli side on peaceful nuclear facilities in Iran are illegal from the point of view of international law, create unacceptable threats to international security, and push the world towards a nuclear catastrophe, the consequences of which will be felt everywhere, including in Israel itself,” the statement read.
Russia said it was disturbed by the destruction of nuclear infrastructure and the potential consequences of targeting sites that are under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and subject to regular inspections.
The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the Israeli leadership's actions, stating that their course is only supported by countries acting out of political opportunism. Moscow accused these “accomplices” of manipulating the global nuclear non-proliferation regime to settle political scores with Iran, particularly highlighting the recent anti-Iranian resolution passed by the IAEA Administrative Board on June 12.
“This biased resolution untied the hands of Western Jerusalem and led to the tragedy,” the Russian statement said.
Russia called on Israel to immediately cease all military operations targeting Iranian nuclear sites and warned of the grave risks associated with such actions, including the threat posed to IAEA inspectors whose lives are now in jeopardy.
Furthermore, Moscow urged the IAEA leadership to prepare a detailed, objective, and transparent report to be presented to the IAEA Investigative Committee and the United Nations Security Council. This report should include the extent of the damage caused by Israeli strikes, the impact on IAEA safeguards in Iran, and incidents of intimidation against inspectors operating within Iranian nuclear facilities.
Russia also emphasized Iran’s commitment to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its willingness to resume dialogue with the United States to address concerns over its nuclear program—so long as Israeli hostilities are halted.
“Moscow supports this attitude and firmly believes that the sought-after settlement can be reliably ensured only through diplomacy and negotiations,” the statement added.
In its conclusion, the Russian government reiterated its stance that the goals of nuclear non-proliferation must not be pursued through acts of aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.