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Russia Signals Readiness to Endorse US-Iran Nuclear Deal at UN Security Council

Jun 25, 2026 12:08 PM CT New York, United States diplomacy,un-security-council,nuclear-agreement,russia,iran,united-states

Summary

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia is prepared to approve a final agreement between the United States and Iran within the UN Security Council framework. This diplomatic positioning indicates Moscow's potential role as a facilitator in de-escalating tensions related to Iran's nuclear program, which is a central component of the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Reaching a final agreement between the United States and Iran is stipulated in paragraph 3 of the memorandum of understanding, Maria Zakharova said

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Russia NEUTRAL

Stated readiness to approve a final US-Iran agreement in the UN Security Council.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of potential final agreement with the United States.

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of potential final agreement with Iran.

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