Russia warns US against attacking Iran, offers to mediate in Israel-Iran conflict
Moscow urges Washington to avoid escalation as Putin condemns Israeli strikes and seeks diplomatic solution
MOSCOW, Russia (MNTV) — Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States against launching military strikes on Iran, cautioning that such action would trigger unpredictable and dangerous consequences in an already volatile region.
The warning came as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran following Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes last week, which Tehran responded to with missile and drone attacks. Amid speculation that the US could join the conflict, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was still considering military options. “I may do it, I may not do it,” Trump told reporters.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova emphasized on Thursday that US military involvement would be “an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences.” She added, “We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation.”
While Russia has condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, it has not offered Tehran any military support. President Vladimir Putin stated that Iran had not requested such assistance and clarified that the strategic partnership agreement signed between the two nations earlier this year was not a mutual defense treaty.
“Our Iranian friends have not asked us about this,” Putin said during a press conference in Saint Petersburg. “The agreement does not oblige either party to provide military aid.”
Despite growing military ties with Iran, the Kremlin appears intent on positioning itself as a mediator in the escalating Israel-Iran crisis. Putin has held recent phone calls with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow’s help in facilitating dialogue.
Following a conversation between Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Kremlin said both leaders “strongly condemn Israel’s actions” and called for de-escalation through political and diplomatic means. “The end to hostilities should be achieved exclusively by political and diplomatic means,” said Putin aide Yuri Ushakov.
Russia also stated it would be ready to send humanitarian aid to Iran, should such assistance be formally requested.
Putin’s mediation offer, however, was dismissed by Western leaders. President Trump rejected Moscow’s involvement, saying, “Do me a favor, mediate your own,” referring to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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