Putin slams Iran attack, but offers no support to key ally
- Putin criticized Iran’s attacks as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a meeting with Tehran’s Foreign Minister.
- He did not announce any concrete support for Iran, despite the U.S.’s recent nuclear facility strikes.
- Putin did not specifically mention U.S. attacks, but referred to them as “strikes” against Iran.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia offered mediation services to Iran.
- Peskov also stated that U.S. strikes on Iran would not affect bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington.