Iran US Conflict: Russia has given a strong reaction to America’s recent military action on Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that America has violated the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington. They allege that the American attacks have damaged not only Iran but also the civilian targets of the Persian Gulf region, which has posed a threat to the stability of the entire region.
Russia accused America of breaking the agreement
During a joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of Chad in Moscow, Sergei Lavrov said that America’s new military action is against the spirit of the agreement, through which an attempt was made to reduce tension between the two countries. He said that military action cannot be the solution to any dispute.
‘Civilian targets also get damaged due to attacks’
Lavrov claimed that civilian infrastructure has been damaged in Iran as well as in the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries. He warned that such attacks would increase instability in the region and weaken efforts to restore peace.
Questions raised on Trump’s statement also
The Russian Foreign Minister said that it is difficult to have confidence in any future agreement with America. Citing the talks held between President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska, he said that even earlier many agreements were not fully followed.
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Iran also expressed protest
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has described the American attacks as a violation of the United Nations Charter. Tehran says that America has weakened efforts towards ceasefire and reducing tension. Iran alleged that transportation infrastructure, cargo ships and other civilian facilities were also targeted in the attacks.
Tension increased on Strait of Hormuz
Citing security reasons, Iran has announced to temporarily stop the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, US President Donald Trump claimed that America has control over this waterway and it has been reopened. Tension remains constant in the region between the claims of both the countries.

