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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Russia says Israel's attack on Iran was unprovoked and illegal
Russia said on Friday (June 13, 2025) that Israeli strikes on Iran were unprovoked and in breach of the United Nations charter, accusing Israel of wrecking diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to allay Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme. Israel launched strikes against Iran on Friday (June 13, 2025), saying it had targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of an operation to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon. Initial reports suggested that the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Russia built, had not been hit. "Russia is concerned and condemns the sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state media. President Vladimir Putin was getting real-time reports on the situation from Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service and the Foreign and Defence Ministries, Mr Peskov said. In a detailed statement drawn up at Mr Putin's behest, the Foreign Ministry fiercely condemned Israel and blamed the West for whipping up what it called anti-Iranian "hysteria." "We strongly condemn the use of force by the state of Israel in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law," the Ministry said. "Unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign U.N. member state, its citizens, peaceful cities, and nuclear energy infrastructure are categorically unacceptable. "The international community cannot afford to be indifferent to such atrocities, which destroy peace and damage regional and international security." The statement said Moscow believed that there was no military solution when it came to allaying Western doubts and fears around Iran's nuclear programme and that diplomacy was the only answer. "We call on the sides to exercise restraint in order to prevent a further escalation of tensions and the descent of the region into full-scale war," the Ministry said.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Unacceptable": Russia Condemns Israel's Military Strikes On Iran
Moscow: Russia said on Friday Israeli strikes on Iran were unprovoked and in breach of the United Nations charter, and accused Israel of wrecking diplomatic efforts to reach a deal to allay Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme. Israel launched strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of an operation to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon. Initial reports suggested the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Russia built, had not been hit. "Russia is concerned and condemns the sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state media. President Vladimir Putin was receiving real-time reports on the situation from Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service and the foreign and defence ministries, Peskov said. Moscow has repeatedly offered to help the United States and Iran reach a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. It said on Wednesday that it was ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran and convert it into civilian reactor fuel as a potential way to help narrow U.S.-Iranian differences. Russia and Iran have grown closer in recent years and Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries in January when they signed a 20-year strategic partnership pact. But Moscow, which has supplied Iran with weapons and bought Iranian arms, is wary of being sucked into a conflict in the Middle East and the pact did not include a mutual defence clause. Anti-Iranian 'Hysteria' In a detailed statement drawn up at Putin's behest on Friday, the Foreign Ministry condemned Israel and blamed the West for whipping up what it called anti-Iranian "hysteria". "We strongly condemn the use of force by the state of Israel in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law," the ministry said. "Unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign U.N. member state, its citizens, peaceful cities, and nuclear energy infrastructure are categorically unacceptable." "The international community cannot afford to be indifferent to such atrocities, which destroy peace and damage regional and international security," it said. The statement said Moscow believed there was no military solution when it came to allaying Western doubts and fears around Iran's nuclear programme and that diplomacy was the only answer. "We call on the sides to exercise restraint in order to prevent a further escalation of tensions and the descent of the region into full-scale war," the ministry said. "In this regard we recall the readiness of the United States to hold another round of talks (on Sunday) with Iran on the Iranian nuclear programme in Oman.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia says Israel's attack on Iran was unprovoked and illegal
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Friday that Israeli strikes on Iran were unprovoked and in breach of the United Nations charter, accusing Israel of wrecking diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to allay Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme. Israel launched strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of an operation to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon. Initial reports suggested that the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Russia built, had not been hit. "Russia is concerned and condemns the sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state media. President Vladimir Putin was getting real-time reports on the situation from Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service and the foreign and defence ministries, Peskov said. In a detailed statement drawn up at Putin's behest, the Foreign Ministry fiercely condemned Israel and blamed the West for whipping up what it called anti-Iranian "hysteria." "We strongly condemn the use of force by the state of Israel in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law," the ministry said. "Unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign U.N. member state, its citizens, peaceful cities, and nuclear energy infrastructure are categorically unacceptable. "The international community cannot afford to be indifferent to such atrocities, which destroy peace and damage regional and international security." The statement said Moscow believed that there was no military solution when it came to allaying Western doubts and fears around Iran's nuclear programme and that diplomacy was the only answer. "We call on the sides to exercise restraint in order to prevent a further escalation of tensions and the descent of the region into full-scale war," the ministry said.
Al Manar
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
IAEA Board Labels Iran as 'Non-Compliant,' Tehran Slams Move as Politically Driven
For the first time in nearly two decades, the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors passed a resolution declaring the Islamic Republic of Iran as 'non-compliant' with its nuclear safeguards obligations. The resolution, adopted on Thursday, was supported by 19 member states, opposed by 3, with 11 abstentions. IAEA board of governors just adopted an important Resolution tabled by E3 and US which states that Iran is in non compliance with its obligations under its Safeguards Agreement and calls upon Iran to take steps to remedy its non-compliance. #IAEA #BoG — Germany UN Vienna (@GermanyUNVienna) June 12, 2025 Iran's Foreign Ministry and Atomic Energy Organization condemned the resolution in a letter to the United Nations Security Council, dismissing it as a politically motivated act based on what they described as 'false claims' by the European troika regarding violations of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and the 2015 nuclear deal. In a joint statement, the two bodies announced the activation of a new uranium enrichment facility in response to the vote, adding that Iran had replaced first-generation centrifuges at the Fordow site with more advanced sixth-generation machines. Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, categorically rejected the IAEA's allegations, calling them 'unfounded, misleading, legally baseless, and politically biased.' He accused the agency of deliberately conflating Iran's obligations under the nuclear deal with its commitments under the comprehensive safeguards agreement, describing the approach as 'deceptive and disingenuous.' Iravani reiterated that Iran's nuclear program remains entirely peaceful and continues to operate under strict IAEA monitoring. He warned that any move to trigger the so-called 'snapback mechanism' could lead to 'serious and adverse consequences.' The purpose of the anti-Iranian resolution put forth by the British, French, and German regimes at the IAEA is to help Netanyahu, especially with the ongoing Gaza Holocaust. The real issue was never about nuclear weapons, terrorism, or human rights. Those are their specialties. — Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) June 12, 2025 Mehdi Azizi, director of the New Vision Center for Studies and Media in Iran, told Al-Jazeera Net that Tehran had made it clear during IAEA discussions that any move against its interests would be met with a proportional escalation in its enrichment program. He suggested the possibility of Iran establishing a third enrichment facility and transitioning fully to sixth-generation centrifuges, hinting at upcoming developments in the sector. Azizi also warned that Iran's response to external threats, including potential US military options, 'would be painful,' citing recent statements by Iran's defense minister affirming the full readiness of the country's armed forces. Echoing this sentiment, Emad Abshenas, head of Iran's Association of Research and Study Centers, said Tehran is likely to accelerate uranium enrichment in response to the resolution. He indicated that Iran may further scale back cooperation with the IAEA, particularly concerning inspections and technical coordination. The latest developments highlight Tehran's firm stance in defending its national interests amid Western pressure, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear advancement while calling for a more balanced and constructive approach to diplomacy.
Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Man, 28, charged in series of alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents: York police
Police north of Toronto say a man has been charged in an alleged series of hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Richmond Hill, Ont., last week. Police in York Region say they responded to a report of hate-related graffiti on the wall of a grocery store near Yonge Street and 16th Avenue on May 31. They say three more businesses reported similar graffiti containing 'anti-Iranian messages' that same day. Police say a fourth graffiti incident was later reported at a nearby bus terminal. The suspect, a 28-year-old man of no fixed address, has been charged with four counts of mischief under $5,000, among other offences. Police say that at the time of his arrest, the accused was on probation and under a court order for previous unrelated charges. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2026. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
