politics
March 23, 2026
Kremlin: We are monitoring the situation around Iran, hoping for a swift resolution
The Kremlin is monitoring numerous conflicting statements made today regarding Iran negotiations, but hopes for a swift resolution of the conflict, said Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on reports that US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to postpone attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.
TL;DR
- The Kremlin is closely following contradictory statements concerning Iran negotiations and hopes for a swift peaceful resolution.
- Russia believes the conflict should transition to a political-diplomatic solution.
- Attacks on nuclear facilities are considered potentially extremely dangerous with irreparable consequences.
- Attacks on the Bushehr nuclear power plant pose a serious security threat if the trend continues.
- Russia has expressed concerns about the situation around the Bushehr nuclear power plant and is communicating with the IAEA and the US.
- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization reported a missile hit the Bushehr nuclear power plant last week without casualties or damage.
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