Russia has expressed strong support for Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that continued aggression by the US and Israel could spark a global conflict. According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Monday, March 2, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his concerns to Iranian leaders, emphasizing the need for restraint and diplomacy.
The Kremlin has accused the US and Israel of plunging the region into chaos, saying their actions could push Arab nations and Iran towards acquiring nuclear weapons. “The seemingly paradoxical declared noble goal of starting a war to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons could stimulate completely opposite trends,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Putin’s warnings come as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Russia has urged an immediate ceasefire, offering to mediate talks between Iran and the West.
