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Putin Denounces US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites and Offers Tehran Assistance

Insisting the operation targets only Iran’s nuclear ambition, US officials have downplayed the risk of a wider conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attend a meeting in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025, in this still image taken from video. Kremlin.ru/Handout via REUTERS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025, in this still image taken from video. Kremlin.ru/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • On June 20, US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites over concerns that Tehran was enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels.
  • President Trump hailed the operation as a major success and raised the prospect of regime change in Tehran.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the strikes target only Iran’s nuclear program and do not aim to trigger a broader war.
  • President Vladimir Putin condemned the attacks as unprovoked aggression and pledged unspecified support to Iran.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Moscow to secure Russian backing as regional tensions escalate.