Moscow Denounces Coordinated US and Israeli Military Action Against Iran as a Violation of International Law

The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a sharp condemnation of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, labeling the operation as an unprovoked act of aggression.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 28, 2026, 7:06 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Dailymail

Official Condemnation from the Kremlin

In a formal statement released shortly after the commencement of Operation Roaring Lion, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed its "categorical condemnation" of the military actions taken by Washington and Jerusalem. Russian officials argued that the strikes represent a blatant disregard for the sovereignty of the Iranian state and a dangerous move toward a full scale regional war. Moscow’s rhetoric emphasizes that the use of force was an "unprovoked" choice made by the Allied coalition, shifting the blame for the current crisis away from Tehran's recent activities and toward Western interventionism.

Warnings of Regional and Global Instability

The Russian leadership has warned that the current military campaign will have "unforeseeable consequences" for international security. According to the Ministry, the strikes on Iranian military and leadership infrastructure will not achieve long term stability but will instead trigger a cycle of violence that could draw in other regional actors. Moscow highlighted that the disruption of global energy markets and the closure of strategic airspaces are direct results of this "irresponsible" military policy. The statement also suggested that Russia would maintain close contact with its "Iranian partners" to monitor the situation on the ground.

Critique of the "Rules Based Order"

The Kremlin used the occasion to launch a broader critique of the United States' foreign policy, accusing the Trump administration of dismantling the international legal architecture. Russian diplomats stated that the strikes exemplify a "law of the jungle" approach where military might overrides diplomatic negotiation. By bypassing the United Nations Security Council to conduct "major combat operations," Russia argues that the U.S. and Israel have set a precedent that threatens the safety of all sovereign nations. This narrative is intended to position Russia as a defender of traditional international law against Western unilateralism.