Russia condemns US and Israeli strikes on Iran as aggression

Middle Eastern outlets report Russia’s condemnation of the strikes and echo concerns that the killing of Ali Khamenei could push the region toward a much larger war. They highlight the UN chief’s call for talks and stress that many governments in the region see the attack as a dangerous precedent for cross-border use of force. Coverage often presents the strikes as a turning point that could reshape alliances and fuel new cycles of retaliation involving Iran and its neighbors.

• •Middle Eastern coverage reports Russia calling the US-Israel strikes on Iran an unprovoked armed attack.
• •Regional reports say the killing of Ali Khamenei risks sparking a broader Middle East conflict.
• •Outlets in the region emphasize António Guterres’s appeal for immediate negotiations after the strikes.
• •Commentary in the Middle East warns that the attack could encourage more cross-border military actions by powerful states.
• •Regional reporting notes that many governments fear Iranian retaliation that could hit shipping lanes, energy facilities, or allied forces.