Putin: ‘Unprovoked act of aggression’ against Iran ‘without foundation or justification’

The Hill ^ | 6/23/2025 | TARA SUTER

[marcusmaximus]

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday took aim at the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them a “completely unprovoked act of aggression.”

“You are visiting Russia during a challenging period, marked by a significant escalation of tensions both in the region and surrounding your country,” Putin told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to an English transcript from the Kremlin.

“Russia’s position on the current developments is well known. It has been clearly expressed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is reflected in the stance we’ve taken at the United Nations Security Council, with which you are already familiar.”

“The completely unprovoked act of aggression against Iran is without foundation or justification. Russia has long-standing, strong, and trustworthy relations with Iran, and we are committed to supporting the Iranian people through our continued efforts,” he added.

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A Kremlin spokesperson also said Monday that Russia was ready to assist in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, but that Iran needed to spell out its requests.

Dmitry Peskov, a Russian presidential spokesperson, said to reporters at a briefing that potential aid “all depends on what Iran needs.”

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[Wuli]

So says Vlad the unprovoked invader ROFWL.

[rdcbn1]

Well, you have to admit, Putin is a subject matter expert on the topic of unprovoked aggression

[Ken522]

Iran has been provoking the USA for the last 45+ years ... President Trump is the first President to respond to Iran’s acts of provocation ....

[Lurker]

Shoot the Foreign Minister’s plane down once it leaves Russian airspace.

Then strafe the wreckage.

L

[The_Harlequin]

Communists and American leftists hate it when they’re reminded that the US is the alpha dog of the world. Though it’s not necessarily an enviable position to be in, who would we rather it be, if not us?

[Vendome]

We haven’t forgot 1979, Lebanon or 1/2 dozend or so other things so, yeah, we kinda hold a grudge

[chajin]

Vladyy should file suit like everyone else who wants to stop Trump from fulfilling his duties, then he’d be Putin on the writs.

[marcusmaximus]

President Trump’s Peace through strength is kryptonite to the Putinists and American Left.

[pepsi_junkie]

Putin flipped the script, basically put the USA on the same level as Russia and denied the US the moral high ground. At least, that’s what he’s trying to do.

[rlmorel]

I still. hold a grudge against North Korea for the USS Pueblo and the EC-121 shootdown back in the late Sixties...

[Beave Meister]

He said that as if Ukraine never even happened...

[escapefromboston]

Come on

[fruser1]

without foundation or justification

Didn't Tush James say this about the fraud charges against her?

[Peter ODonnell]

Trump should just say it’s a special military operation aimed at de-Nazifying Iran.

[Danie_2023]

“”Communists and American leftists hate it when they’re reminded that the US is the alpha dog of the world.””

But... they know that is only true if and when the Democrats, America’s enemy within, are NOT in control.

[beethovenfan]

Could say the same about your invasion of Ukraine, Pooty-poot.

[RitchieAprile]

Rocket boy is probably taking careful notes on the BLU-57 effects..

[californian by choice]

Since 1979, when Iran took the US embassy hostage, it has never stopped attacking the United States in various ways.

[Pres Raygun]

“Death to America” is not a provocation? It’s about time a US President took them at their word!