MOSCOW (BN24) — The Kremlin issued a strong condemnation Monday of the U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, expressing deep regret over an action it said could spiral into a broader regional war.
Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that the American decision to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure had “expanded the number of actors in the conflict” and launched a “new and dangerous spiral of escalation” across the Middle East.
“We deeply regret and resolutely condemn the actions taken by the United States,” Peskov said. “They have exacerbated an already volatile situation and risk plunging the region into uncontrollable instability.”
Peskov said it remained unclear what damage had been done to Iran’s nuclear facilities following the U.S. bunker-buster bombings, and whether there was any radiological hazard. “The situation on the ground cannot fail to raise serious concerns,” he added.
The U.S. operation, launched early Sunday, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites, drawing international scrutiny and deepening fears of a broader confrontation. The International Atomic Energy Agency has not yet confirmed the extent of damage or any radiation risks.
While U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously discussed the possibility of American military involvement in general terms, Peskov said the Kremlin was not informed in advance about the timing or specifics of the strikes.
“There was no prior detailed notification provided to President Putin by the U.S.,” Peskov said, subtly hinting at Washington’s unilateral decision-making despite Moscow’s warnings about potential fallout.
With tensions at a boiling point, Russia has renewed its offer to act as a mediator in the crisis, although Peskov emphasized that any next steps would depend on what Iran required.
“We are prepared to assist in de-escalation,” Peskov said. “What happens next will be dictated by Iran’s needs and position.”
Russia and Iran signed a strategic partnership treaty earlier this year, deepening their political and economic ties, though the agreement did not include a mutual defense clause.
In a signal of Moscow’s ongoing engagement, President Putin is scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow later Monday. The high-level meeting comes as Tehran weighs its next move following unprecedented strikes by both the U.S. and Israel.
Russia has long maintained that a military solution to the U.S.-Iran standoff would be catastrophic. In the days leading up to the American strikes, Moscow had explicitly warned that direct U.S. intervention could destabilize the entire Middle East and drag multiple countries into conflict.
