Russia: Planning new attacks against Iran is extremely worrying In a statement, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed great concern about the possibility of planning new military attacks against Iran, and called for the normalization of the situation in the region through diplomatic solutions. Referring to the continued tensions in the region, Zakharova stated in this statement that the signs of planning new military operations against Iran cause serious concern and new threats cannot weaken the will of the Iranian people to protect the sovereignty and independence of their country. v.aa.com.tr.