Russia and Iran Condemn U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites: “A Dangerous Escalation Threatening Global Security”
Russia and Iran have strongly condemned the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them a grave violation of international law and a threat to global security.
Global concern rises as Russia and Iran denounce U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of regional escalation and damage to international law. Photo: RT
June 22, 2025 Hour: 10:03 am
Tehran and Moscow strongly condemn U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. While Iran warns of lasting consequences, Russia calls for a firm international response and raises concerns over radiological and diplomatic fallout.
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The recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have triggered strong condemnation from both Tehran and Moscow, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and raising questions over the integrity of international law and nuclear oversight.
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attacks as “an irresponsible decision to subject the territory of a sovereign state to missile and bomb strikes, regardless of the arguments used.” The ministry emphasized that such actions represent “a grave violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council resolutions, which have previously deemed such acts unacceptable.”
Moscow warned that the consequences—both political and potentially radiological—remain unclear, but stressed that “a dangerous escalation has already begun, which could further undermine regional and global security.”
In its statement, Russia also pointed to the broader impact on the global non-proliferation regime. “The strikes on Iran have severely harmed the authority of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the IAEA’s verification and monitoring system based on it,” the statement read. Russia urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to provide “a prompt, professional, and clear response without evasions or political ‘equidistance’.” It called for “an objective report from Director General Rafael Grossi to be considered at an upcoming extraordinary session of the agency.”
Moscow also called on the UN Security Council to act. “The confrontational actions of the United States and Israel must be collectively rejected. We demand an end to the aggression and a strengthening of efforts to return the situation to a political and diplomatic track,” the ministry concluded.
Meanwhile, in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned the U.S. strikes and announced he will travel to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin on Monday. “Russia is a friend of Iran and we enjoy a strategic partnership. We always consult and coordinate our positions,” Araghchi said at a press conference in Istanbul.
He emphasized Russia’s long-standing role in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the multilateral nuclear agreement abandoned unilaterally by Washington in 2018. “Even in the past two or three months, while negotiating with the U.S., we constantly informed our Russian friends of any progress or lack thereof,” he noted.
Araghchi called on the UN and IAEA to take “urgent and decisive measures” in response to what he described as a clear violation of international norms. Referring to the UN Charter, he said that “Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people” and warned that “these attacks will have long-lasting consequences.”
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation in an official statement. “We have completed our successful attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. All aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace. A full load of bombs was dropped on the main site, Fordo,” he declared. “All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American warriors. No other military in the world could have done this. Peace is now at hand!”
Iranian authorities confirmed the sites had been struck but reported that all enriched uranium had been removed from the facilities in advance, including Fordo, eliminating the immediate risk of radiological contamination.
Trump warned that any retaliation by Iran would be met with “a much greater force than what was used tonight.” His comments have drawn criticism from multiple world leaders, who described the strikes as “a dangerous escalation” and a “criminal act.”
President Vladimir Putin reiterated that neither Russia nor the IAEA has found evidence of Iran pursuing nuclear weapons. “Iran has the right to a peaceful nuclear program using advanced technologies,” he stated.
Analysts warn that the attacks may set a dangerous precedent for how nuclear programs in non-Western countries are treated, further eroding the legitimacy of international non-proliferation mechanisms and weakening trust in multilateral diplomacy.
As tensions rise, calls from the Global South are growing louder for a return to diplomacy and an end to unilateral military actions that threaten global stability and undermine the authority of international institutions.
