Overview

• On June 20, U.S. and Israeli bombers struck Iran’s three primary nuclear facilities, sharply escalating tensions over Tehran’s atomic program.
• Vladimir Putin told Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi the raids were “absolutely unprovoked” and violated the U.N. Charter, pledging Russia’s diplomatic backing.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow received no detailed warning of the operation despite recent conversations between Presidents Trump and Putin.
• Russia has offered to mediate between Iran and Washington and stated any concrete assistance will be determined by Tehran’s specific requests.
• Kremlin officials warned the conflict risks wider regional destabilization and could drive volatility in global energy markets.