Russia Stand With Iran

Russia Suspends Flights to Iran

On February 28, 2026, Russia’s Ministry of Transport announced that its airlines have suspended flights to both Iran and Israel.

This step came after recent military escalation in the Middle East, including Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. The closures of airspace over the region have made flying unsafe, so Russia is redirecting planes and updating routes to avoid dangerous conflict areas. �

Reuters

👷‍⚛️ Russia Evacuates Some People from Iran

At the same time, Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom evacuated 94 non-essential people from Iran, including families of staff working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant — a facility built with Russian help and still operated by some Russian personnel.

However, essential Russian staff remain to keep the plant operational and safe. Russia stressed that nuclear facilities must not be targeted. �

Reuters

🪖 Allegations About Weapons Transfers

There are reports suggesting that Russia supplied weapons to Iran ahead of conflict-related events, including fighter jets, missile systems, and defense vehicles. These reports come from media linked to opposition or Western sources and are not always independently confirmed. �

United24 Media

📌 2. Russia’s Official Position

📣 Condemns Attacks on Iran

Russia’s government has strongly condemned recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian territory.

According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these attacks are being portrayed as dangerous, destabilising actions that could cause a humanitarian or even radiological crisis in the Middle East. Russia is calling for an immediate end to the strikes and a return to diplomatic talks. �

Apa.az

✌️ Calls for Diplomacy

Rather than escalate militarily, Moscow is urging a political and diplomatic solution based on international law and respect for sovereignty. Russia says it is ready to help facilitate peaceful negotiation rather than join any direct conflict. �

Apa.az

☢️ Supports Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Rights

Russian officials have reiterated that Iran has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, such as energy, under international agreements (like the NPT). Russia has stated it will continue to defend this position internationally, even amid the current tensions. �

Caliber.az

📌 3. Russia–Iran Strategic Relationship

🤝 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

In 2025, Russia and Iran signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty to deepen cooperation. This treaty covers a wide range of areas, including energy, trade, defence cooperation (non-binding militarily), counterterrorism, and technology. It reflects strong political and economic ties, especially as both countries face Western sanctions. �

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📈 Growing Trade and Cooperation

Trade between Russia and Iran reportedly grew in 2025, and both sides have talked about expanding cooperation in energy, transport, and diplomatic relations. Russia has also expressed solidarity with Iran in opposing unilateral sanctions by the U.S. or other Western countries. �

📌 4. What Russia Is Not Doing

🚫 No Military Intervention

Despite strong political support, Russia has not committed to direct military intervention if Iran is attacked.

Under the strategic partnership treaty, there is no formal obligation for Russia to provide military defense, even if Iran is under attack. Russian leaders have said that Moscow can help politically or diplomatically, but not with troops or direct combat assistance. �

• The New Indian Express
• ⚠️ Balancing Position
• Analysts say Russia is trying to balance:
• Maintaining good relations with Iran,
• Avoiding a larger war with the U.S. or NATO,

And preserving diplomatic channels (including with Israel and Western countries). �

📌 5. Summary — Russia’s Stand with Iran

In simple terms:

✅ Russia condemns attacks on Iran and wants them to stop.

✅ Russia supports Iran politically and diplomatically at international forums.

✅ Russia defends Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear development.

✅ Russia and Iran have a strong strategic partnership treaty covering trade and cooperation.

But:

• ❌ Russia is not sending troops to defend Iran.
• ❌ Russia has not launched a full military support campaign on Iran’s behalf.
• ❌ It is focusing on diplomacy rather than direct war involvement.