Russia has declared its readiness to mediate in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, reiterating that its earlier proposal to store Iranian uranium on Russian soil remains on the table.
The Kremlin’s position forms part of a broader diplomatic push, suggesting that a lasting resolution to the Israeli-Iranian standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program can only be achieved through negotiation—not military action.
In a statement posted on Telegram and cited by Reuters, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s continued attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. “The continuing intensive attacks by Israel on Iran’s peaceful nuclear sites are illegal under international law, pose unacceptable threats to global security, and risk pushing the world toward a nuclear catastrophe,” the ministry warned.
The statement added that international reaction showed broad disapproval of Israel’s actions, noting that Tel Aviv had garnered support only from “states who are, in fact, co-participants and act for opportunistic reasons.”
Highlighting Iran’s public declarations, the Russian Foreign Ministry pointed out that Tehran had reaffirmed its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and expressed readiness to resume discussions with the United States aimed at resolving tensions surrounding its nuclear program.
“Moscow supports this position and firmly believes that a sustainable resolution can only be achieved through diplomacy and negotiations,” the statement emphasized.
The ministry further called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to release, “as soon as possible, a detailed written report providing an objective and unvarnished assessment of the damage” to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
