Russia condemns U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran as 'preplanned and unprovoked act of armed aggression'

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by Associated Press
February 28, 2026
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Russia condemned US-Israeli strikes on Iran as an "unprovoked act of armed aggression" and demanded an immediate end to the military action.

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Russia has officially condemned U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, labeling them a "preplanned and unprovoked act of armed aggression." Moscow asserts these strikes target a sovereign and independent U.N. member state. The Russian government is demanding an immediate cessation of the military campaign. This condemnation underscores heightened international tensions and calls for a return to diplomatic solutions in the region.

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Russia condemned U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran and demanded an immediate cessation of the campaign.

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