Russia Affirms Iran's Right to Self-Defense Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Moscow. Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that Iran has the right to ensure its own security. Nebenzya told reporters on Friday, "As a sovereign nation, Iran has the right to ensure its security and not accept attacks on its citizens and civilian infrastructure."

Referring to the Russia-sponsored resolution addressing the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, which failed to pass the UN Security Council on Wednesday, the Russian diplomat told the news agency RT, "The situation in the Middle East is truly dire right now, and we call for a diplomatic solution. The stance they took by not voting in favor of our proposal is their right and responsibility under international law for Iran, Iranian civilian geography."

The draft resolution, which urged all parties to immediately cease military action, was rejected with four votes in favor, two against, and nine abstentions.

Russia, China, Pakistan, and Somalia voted in favor, while the United States and Latvia voted against.

Nebenzya stated that the extensive air strikes and shelling carried out by the US-Israel against Iran were unsuccessful.

He added, "We do not know what will happen. The attack has failed. The Iranian people did not revolt against the existing Iranian regime as the Americans had anticipated in their attack aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime."