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Russia Demands IAEA Accountability for Darkhovin Nuclear Facility Attack
Jul 19, 2026 03:27 PM CT
Darkhovin, Iran
nuclear,diplomacy,IAEA,Russia,Iran
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called for an unbiased IAEA assessment of the attack on Iran's Darkhovin nuclear power plant, characterizing the incident as 'lawlessness.' This diplomatic move highlights Russia's role in defending Iran's nuclear infrastructure and signals potential friction with Western powers regarding nuclear oversight in the region.
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Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia expects that the agency "will take immediate and concrete steps to end such lawlessness"
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Russia
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Demanded immediate and concrete steps from the IAEA to end 'lawlessness' regarding the attack on the Darkhovin NPP.
Iran
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Subject of the attack on its Darkhovin nuclear power plant, prompting international diplomatic response.