Russia has issued a stark warning to the United States, urging against any “military intervention” in Iran and cautioning that such a move would lead to “uncontrollable consequences.”
The statement from Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comes amid rapidly escalating tensions and ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel.
“We would like to especially warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unforeseeable negative consequences,” Zakharova stated, emphasizing Russia’s firm stance against military action in the region.
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The spokeswoman also questioned the rationale behind the Israeli strikes, asking, “What has Iran done wrong? What is it being bombed for?” She further asserted that “Whether you like a regime or not, if it hasn’t attacked you, you have no right to change that regime,” seemingly criticizing Israel.
The warning from Moscow follows a period of intense conflict between Iran and Israel. Reports indicate a rising toll of civilian casualties on both sides. Israeli strikes have targeted Iranian infrastructure and high-ranking officials, while Iranian missile and drone attacks have hit civilian areas in Israel, including apartment buildings and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
Amnesty International reports that as of June 18, 2025, Israeli attacks have killed at least 224 people in Iran, including 74 women and children, while Iranian attacks have killed at least 24 people in Israel, all reported as civilians.
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Adding another layer of complexity to the volatile situation, President Donald Trump has openly demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”
However, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vehemently rejected this demand, asserting, “The Americans should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable harm,” and “The Iranian nation will not surrender.”
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