Russia's 'unacceptable' reaction to US threats against Iran

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, made statements regarding the ongoing protests in Iran and the US's threats of attack against Iran. Zakharova stated, "The illegal sanctions pressure from the West that Iran has been subjected to for years, it hinders the country's development, leads to economic and social problems,andthe people who suffer the most from this situation are theIranians," she said.

The social tension in Iran, which has increased due to sanctions, is being exploited by foreignby third partiesto destabilize and overthrow the Iranian state,stating that they are being usedZakharova noted that peacefulprotestsare being manipulated by those receiving instructions from abroad, specifically trainedand armed provocateurs.through the efforts of the actors,violent and senseless attacks wereprevented, she stated.

Iran's instating that they strongly condemn thedestructive foreigninterference in the country's political processes, Zakharova said, "It should be specifically noted that the country's governmentis dealing with thenegativesocial and economic consequences of the West's hostile policies.forcesto neutralize them, itdemonstrates its readiness for constructive dialogue with society to find effective waysto address these issues. The threats coming from the USto carry out new military strikes on Iranian territory are absolutely unacceptable. Theexternally incited uprisings, against Iran in June 2025are a reality that must be addressed.torepeat the attack carried outas a pretext tothose planning to, suchtypes of actions in the Middle Eastand globalinternationalseand harmful to securityconsequencesthey will have," she said.

Stating that they categorically reject attempts to disrupt commercial activities by imposing additional taxes on countriesthat trade with Iran, Zakharova said, "The dynamics of the internal political situation in the country and the artificiallyThe decrease in instigated protests gives us hope that the situation will gradually stabilize.

To support Iran's sovereignty,thousands of Iranians participated inmarches,which are a source of discomfort for those who are uneasy about the existence of states that can pursue an independent foreign policy on the international stage and choose their own friends.The existence of such statesbothers those who are uncomfortable.malicious plansare a guarantee that they will fail," she said.

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