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Lavrov: US strikes on Iran violate the memorandum. 'We consider [US strikes on Iran] as a violation of the memorandum.'
Consensus
- The United States conducted a ninth night of airstrikes against Iran on July 20.
- Iran responded with military strikes against U.S. targets.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the U.S. actions violated a memorandum previously agreed upon with Iran.
- Lavrov criticized the attacks for damaging civilian infrastructure and undermining diplomatic efforts.
- U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, maintained openness to diplomatic resolution.
Points of divergence
- Speaker of Iran's Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the U.S. does not intend to cease operations against Iran and accused Washington of deceptive behavior. — interfax
- Expert Yuri Lialmin claimed that the U.S. significantly lags behind Iran in missile and drone production, leading to a potential serious shortage of strike weapons in prolonged conflict. — vesti
- The escalation began on July 8 when U.S. forces attacked Iranian targets; President Trump declared the U.S. as 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and announced a 20% fee for passage, which Iran blames on U.S.-Israel actions. — vedomosti
- Lavrov said that the U.S. does not know how to exit the conflict with Iran; Trump previously claimed peace talks were progressing successfully and a deal could be reached within days, including a 60-day ceasefire extension and removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz. — m24
Coverage (11 sources)
- Ghalibaf believes the US does not want to end its operation against Iran — Интерфакс
- Expert Lamin: The US is falling behind Iran in missile production — Вести
- US Recognizes Iran's Success in Attacks on American Bases in the Middle East — Вести
- CENTCOM says Iranian attacks do not affect US military operations — Интерфакс
- КСИР reported on new Iranian strikes against US military targets in the Middle East — Вести
- KSP says Iran focused attacks on US military infrastructure in the region — Интерфакс
- Lavrov: US strikes on Iran violated the memorandum — Ведомости
- Lavrov Strongly Comments on US Strikes on Iran — Вести
- Vasilenko explains how Iran's leadership selects targets for attacks — Вести
- Russian Federation Council Members Name Iran's Next Step in Conflict with the US — Вести
- Lavrov: The US does not know how to exit the conflict with Iran — Москва 24