The Kremlin has issued a new statement to reveal whether Donald Trump gave notice to Russia that they would be attacking Iran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the strikes as having “increased the number of participants in the Iran‑Israel conflict and ushered in a new spiral of escalation,” accusing the U.S. of a “gross violation of international law, the UN Charter, and UN Security Council resolutions,” per the New York Post.
Russian Deputy Security Council head Dmitry Medvedev downplayed the impact of the attacks - despite the use of massive 15‑ton GBU‑57 bunker‑buster bombs on the Fordow enrichment plant - but underscored that “the impact was only minimal,” suggesting the strikes won’t deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear ambitions.
He also cautioned that other nations stand ready to support Iran if sanctions persist.
In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced plans to visit Moscow, emphasizing close coordination between the two nations: “We enjoy a strategic partnership, and we always consult with each other and coordinate our positions.”
Peskov also revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump had not informed Russian President Vladimir Putin in advance about the strike plans, per the Economic Times.
While the two leaders had previously discussed the possibility of U.S. military involvement “more generally,” the specific operation came without warning.
Russia, which signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran in January - though without a mutual defense clause - has now offered to act as a mediator.
According to Peskov, the next steps depend largely on what Tehran wants: “Russia has offered its services to Iran as a mediator, and what happens next will depend on what Tehran needs.”
The strikes, carried out on Sunday, marked the United States' direct entry into the conflict, coming just days after Israeli forces targeted Iran amid ongoing diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington.
Israel claimed its assault was necessary to disrupt Iran’s alleged rapid progress toward weapon-grade uranium. Both Israel and the U.S. have long vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Amid mounting global tension, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Beijing to ensure Iran keeps the crucial Strait of Hormuz open, calling any closure by Tehran “economic suicide” for both Iran and the global economy.
“It will have some impact on us. It will have a lot more impact on the rest of the world,” he remarked on CBS’s Face the Nation.
Iran claims it issued a stark warning to President Trump just days before the strike during the G7 summit in Canada, threatening to activate sleeper-cell attacks on U.S. soil if nuclear sites were targeted.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security responded with a heightened National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin, citing increased risks of cyberattacks and threats to political figures.