Russia condemns threats to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure, warns of global consequences

Russia has strongly condemned external threats to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure, asserting that such actions would have irreversible radiological and humanitarian consequences on a global scale.

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed this position during a briefing, emphasizing that the use of military force against Iran's nuclear facilities is both illegal and unacceptable, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

"We have repeatedly stated that resorting to military force in the context of negotiations with Iran is unacceptable," Zakharova remarked,.

The Russian diplomat further stated that the threats to target Iran's nuclear energy infrastructure, which could lead to catastrophic consequences for the Middle East and beyond, were especially concerning. "Bombing Iran's nuclear infrastructure would inevitably result in large-scale and irreversible radiological and humanitarian consequences for the entire region, and the world as a whole," she said, underlining the severe repercussions such actions could trigger.

Zakharova reaffirmed Russia's commitment to finding peaceful, diplomatic solutions to the ongoing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. She stressed that Russia is dedicated to fostering negotiations that not only address the concerns of the West but also respect Iran's legitimate rights to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

"We are determined to eliminate the Western prejudices and misunderstandings surrounding Iran's nuclear program, while fully considering Tehran's legitimate interests in peaceful nuclear energy, as provided by its participation in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)," Zakharova concluded.

Earlier, on April 2, it was reported that US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening the country with "disappearance by September" unless it agreed to a nuclear deal and curbed its nuclear program. Trump had previously stated that if a deal was not reached, military action, including bombings, would be imminent, and he had also ordered the deployment of additional forces to the Middle East.

On the same day, reports surfaced suggesting that the US and Israel were preparing for a potential military strike against Iran, aiming to neutralize the perceived threat of Iran's nuclear ambitions. Both nations were reportedly making preparations for an operation targeting Tehran, with the goal of dismantling its nuclear capabilities.

This development follows earlier remarks from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who on February 25 reiterated that there is still room for diplomacy regarding Iran's nuclear program. Lavrov expressed hope that diplomatic efforts could still yield a positive outcome. In contrast, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that, at present, there were no direct discussions between Tehran and Washington concerning the nuclear deal. Araghchi indicated that Iran would continue its negotiations on the issue through its partnerships with Beijing and Moscow, rather than engaging directly with the US.

By Vafa Guliyeva