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title: "Russia says Israel attacks on Iran are illegal, notes Iran's commitment to NPT"
description: "June 17 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced continued Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and said a solution to the conflict over Tehran's nuclear programme could only be found through diplomacy."
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# Russia says Israel attacks on Iran are illegal, notes Iran's commitment to NPT

> June 17 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced continued Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and said a solution to the conflict over Tehran's nuclear programme could only be found through diplomacy.

By Reuters · Published 17 June 2025, 23:09 SAST · Updated 18 June 2025, 08:07 SAST

## Key points
- In a diplomatic tango that could rival a soap opera, Iran insists it's all about the nuclear non-proliferation treaty while Moscow eagerly awaits the IAEA's unfiltered take on Israel's handiwork in its nuclear backyard.
- Iran reaffirms commitment to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty amid ongoing tensions.
- Tehran expresses readiness to engage in dialogue with U.S. officials.
- Moscow calls for transparent assessments from the IAEA regarding Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- The situation highlights escalating geopolitical complexities in the region.

## Content

A ministry statement posted on Telegram noted Iran's "clear statements" on its commitment to adhere to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and its willingness to meet with U.S. representatives.

The statement also said Moscow was waiting for the International Atomic Energy Agency to provide "unvarnished" assessments of the damage caused to Iranian nuclear facilities by Israeli attacks.

(Reporting by Reuters)