The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharovs, answers a media question about the current situation around Iran (November 2, 2026) Question: Recent media reports indicate that a new military operation is being planned against Iran. How would you react to the current situation around Iran? Maria Zakharova: The situation surrounding Iran, which was subjected to unprovoked aggression by the US and Israel, remains complex. The conflict is still unresolved and continues to reverberate throughout the Middle East, intertwining with other crises in the region. Reports that another military operation is being planned against the Islamic Republic are cause for grave concern. The tragic experience of the last few months proves that military ventures that sow death and destruction in Iran cannot break the determination of the Iranian peoples to protect the sovereignty and independence of their country. Today's threatening new attacks should think about that. We believe that diplomatic efforts should be stepped up to normalize the situation. We support the efforts of the mediators and help advance the negotiation process. We reaffirm our willingness to contribute both to finding mutually acceptable solutions and to their subsequent implementation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed these issues with Arab and Iranian representatives during his recent visit to the region. We hope that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal as soon as possible, taking into account the legitimate interests of the coastal states and the countries seeking safe and unhindered passage through this waterway, which is vital to the global economy. This fully applies to Iran as well, as it faces an illegal US naval blockade. We welcome the high-level meeting held in Tehran on October 26 between Iran and the parties to the so-called Mecca Agreement.

The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharovs, answers a media question about the current situation around Iran (November 2, 2026) Question: Recent media reports indicate that a new military operation is being planned against Iran. How would you react to the current situation around Iran? Maria Zakharova: The situation surrounding Iran, which was subjected to unprovoked aggression by the US and Israel, remains complex. The conflict is still unresolved and continues to reverberate throughout the Middle East, intertwining with other crises in the region. Reports that another military operation is being planned against the Islamic Republic are cause for grave concern. The tragic experience of the last few months proves that military ventures that sow death and destruction in Iran cannot break the determination of the Iranian peoples to protect the sovereignty and independence of their country. Today's threatening new attacks should think about that. We believe that diplomatic efforts should be stepped up to normalize the situation. We support the efforts of the mediators and help advance the negotiation process. We reaffirm our willingness to contribute both to finding mutually acceptable solutions and to their subsequent implementation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed these issues with Arab and Iranian representatives during his recent visit to the region. We hope that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal as soon as possible, taking into account the legitimate interests of the coastal states and the countries seeking safe and unhindered passage through this waterway, which is vital to the global economy. This fully applies to Iran as well, as it faces an illegal US naval blockade. We welcome the high-level meeting held in Tehran on October 26 between Iran and the parties to the so-called Mecca Agreement.