
Russia and Gulf States Urge Diplomacy; UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Against Iran
Key Takeaways
- Russia and Gulf states urge diplomacy in Iran conflict.
- Gulf states used UN influence to shape Security Council action.
- Russian diplomat warns against targeting Natanz facility amid Gulf tensions.
Russia-Gulf Diplomacy
Lavrov and GCC counterparts held a video call urging a diplomatic solution.
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Lavrov blamed the root cause on unprovoked and senseless aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran.

Russia expressed unwavering support for the sovereignty of the friendly Arab monarchies.
UN Security Council Resolution
The resolution was adopted with 135 sponsoring states, the highest number on record.
It denounces Iranian attacks on Gulf states as a violation of international law.

Russia and China abstained from voting.
Russian Expert Warns of Nuclear Risks
Matuzov warned that targeting Natanz raises grave concerns for Russia.
“Against the backdrop of human losses and the economic turmoil dominating the scene, the war currently underway offers no positive aspects worth mentioning for the Gulf states, yet these states have succeeded on the international diplomatic stage in leveraging their investments and influence within the United Nations to achieve an unprecedented accomplishment that serves their regional security”
Striking nuclear facilities poses a major danger to the environment as a whole.
Iran asked Moscow to work with regional countries to ensure stability.
Russia Balances Support and Leverage
Russia supports Iran politically and militarily.
Moscow hosted emergency security consultations with the Gulf bloc.

Russia participates in peaceful nuclear energy projects in Iran.
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