Russia urged renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran and warned that military action against Tehran would be dangerous and destabilising for the Middle East. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said negotiations remain possible and urged restraint, following President Trump's call for Iran to negotiate on nuclear issues or face potential U.S. strikes. The statement also noted Moscow's deepened ties with Tehran, marked by a 20‑year strategic partnership signed in January 2025.
Russia Urges US‑Iran Talks, Warns Military Action Would Destabilise Middle East
FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo
Russia said on Thursday there remains scope for negotiations between Iran and the United States and cautioned that any resort to force against Tehran would carry dangerous repercussions and risk destabilising the wider Middle East.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Tehran to "come to the table" and reach an agreement on nuclear issues or face the prospect of a U.S. attack.
"We continue to call on all parties to exercise restraint and to renounce any use of force to resolve issues. Clearly, the potential for negotiations is far from exhausted... We must focus primarily on negotiating mechanisms," Peskov told reporters.
"Any forceful actions can only create chaos in the region and lead to very dangerous consequences in terms of destabilising the security system throughout the region," he added.
Russia has deepened ties with Iran since the start of its war in Ukraine. In January 2025, Moscow and Tehran signed a 20‑year strategic partnership treaty that underscores the two countries' closer relationship.
Analysts say Moscow's call for restraint highlights concerns that a military confrontation would not only inflame regional tensions but could also complicate broader geopolitical rivalries involving the United States, Iran and Russia.
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