Putin Slams Airstrikes on Iran as 'Unprovoked Aggression,' Backs Tehran in Talks with Iranian FM

TDT | Manama

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Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the recent U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them “unprovoked aggression with no basis or justification.” His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Moscow with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday.

Putin assured Iran that Russia is taking steps to support the Iranian people, emphasizing the Kremlin's position amid rising tensions in the region. The strikes, which took place over the weekend, were not communicated to Russia in advance, the Kremlin said.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov added, “We deeply regret the continued escalation and the growing number of actors getting involved in this dangerous conflict.”

While Putin and Peskov stopped short of directly naming the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry had earlier blasted the strikes as “irresponsible” and a “clear violation of international law,” warning of potential consequences for both regional and global stability.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, for his part, praised Moscow’s stance:
“Russia today has chosen the right side of history and international law,” he told Putin during the talks.

Araghchi also lashed out at what he called “illegitimate and aggressive actions” by Israel and the United States, reinforcing Tehran’s message that it will not back down in the face of foreign pressure.