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Russia Urges Calm as Iran Faces U.S.-Israeli Strikes

3/4/2026

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Lavrov Urges De-escalation

Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, urged de-escalation in the Middle East on March 4, 2026, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Moscow condemned the attacks, signaling no planned military intervention.
Tehran's expectations for substantial Moscow support have not materialized, raising questions about their partnership.
Analysts say Iran's reliance on Russia may weaken as the regime faces potential collapse, impacting Moscow's influence.

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Zakharova Condemns U.S.

On March 4, 2026, a Tehran police station was struck amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said the United States used negotiations with Iran as a façade for a regime-change plan.
Russia, which has a strategic partnership with Iran, condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died February 28.

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Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy, establishing a theocratic regime under Ayatollah Khomeini. Initially, the Soviet Union supported Iran with military aid, but relations soured due to ideological differences and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Today, as tensions rise between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, Russia's influence appears to diminish amid Iran's internal instability.

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Lavrov Urges De-escalation

Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, urged de-escalation in the Middle East on March 4, 2026, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Moscow condemned the attacks, signaling no planned military intervention.
Tehran's expectations for substantial Moscow support have not materialized, raising questions about their partnership.
Analysts say Iran's reliance on Russia may weaken as the regime faces potential collapse, impacting Moscow's influence.

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