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Russia has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent military strikes on Iran, calling them the start of a new war that could backfire by strengthening Iran's leadership. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said Trump, once seen as a peacemaker, has launched a conflict that may unify Iranian society around Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Medvedev warned the strikes didn’t damage Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and risk dragging the U.S. into a ground war.
The Kremlin, which maintains strategic ties with both Iran and Israel, had previously warned that U.S. aggression could push the Middle East into chaos. Russia’s Foreign Ministry denounced the attacks as a violation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and urged the UN Security Council to act, warning of a serious escalation that threatens both regional and global security.
President Vladimir Putin had offered to mediate U.S.-Iran tensions but reportedly declined to comment on the potential targeting of Khamenei. Israel has allegedly assured Russia that airstrikes would not harm Russian workers at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility.
As Russia deepens its military cooperation with Iran, including arms deals and a recent 20-year strategic partnership, some Russian figures have called for stronger support. Businessman Konstantin Malofeyev urged Moscow to provide Tehran with advanced weapons and diplomatic backing, mirroring U.S. support for Ukraine.
Jailed nationalist Igor Girkin warned that without direct assistance from Russia and China, Iran could be devastated by coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks within weeks.
With tensions mounting, Moscow fears the conflict could spiral into a broader war, destabilizing an already volatile region. The situation marks a turning point in U.S.-Iran relations and could redefine power dynamics across the Middle East.
