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flag Russia denounced U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them unprovoked and blaming them for escalating Middle East conflict and crippling the Strait of Hormuz.

flag Russia condemned the U.S. and Israel on March 17, 2026, calling their actions a "treacherous and unprovoked" attack on Iran, which triggered an unprecedented escalation in the Middle East. flag The Russian Foreign Ministry cited hundreds or thousands of civilian casualties, widespread infrastructure damage, and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz due to retaliatory Iranian strikes. flag Moscow urged an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic talks, emphasizing political dialogue over military force. flag It reiterated its commitment to supporting a durable settlement, referencing ongoing communications between President Putin and Iran’s leadership. flag The statement highlighted growing regional chaos and global economic risks, aligning with broader international concerns over escalating hostilities and their humanitarian and economic fallout.

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