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Kremlin Condemns Israeli Strike, Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalation

3/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Kremlin condemned the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike, calling it murder.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said Russia supports Iran and urged a ceasefire.
The Israeli military claimed Larijani was a key target, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in around 2,000 deaths.
The US-Israeli coalition continues to target Iranian officials, with significant casualties reported across Iran.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended centuries of monarchy and intensified anti-Western sentiment, particularly against the U.S. and Israel. The ongoing tensions, exemplified by the recent killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, reflect the revolution's lasting impact on regional stability, with over 2,000 reported deaths in current conflicts.

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Story summary

The Kremlin condemned the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike, calling it murder.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said Russia supports Iran and urged a ceasefire.
The Israeli military claimed Larijani was a key target, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in around 2,000 deaths.
The US-Israeli coalition continues to target Iranian officials, with significant casualties reported across Iran.

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