Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia held an emergency phone conversation on Saturday, February 28, 2026, following coordinated military strikes against Iranian targets by the United States and Israel. The discussion, reported by China Media Group, addressed what Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called "crimes jeopardizing international peace."
Araghchi detailed attacks on multiple Iranian cities, emphasizing a missile strike that destroyed a school in Minab and killed at least 51 girls. He condemned the actions as violations of the UN Charter and urged the Security Council to hold aggressors legally accountable. "Iran reserves the right to defend itself through all necessary means," he stated.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov supported convening an emergency UN session, labeling the strikes "unacceptable" and stressing the need for immediate de-escalation. The dialogue highlights growing international concern over destabilization in the Middle East as major powers position themselves diplomatically.
