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Russian Diplomat Condemns US Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure as ISIS-Style Tactics

Jul 20, 2026 04:47 AM CT Chabahar, Iran diplomatic,us-iran,russia,infrastructure,condemnation

Summary

A Russian diplomat, Esmaeil Baghaei, characterized recent US strikes on Iranian watchtowers and power plants in Chabahar as resembling tactics used by ISIS. This statement highlights Russian diplomatic opposition to US military actions against Iranian infrastructure, framing the strikes as disproportionate and counterproductive within the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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"Strikes targeting watchtowers and electricity power plants in Chabahar resemble something the Islamic State group would do," Esmaeil Baghaei said

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Actor Responses

Russia NEUTRAL

Diplomat Esmaeil Baghaei condemned US strikes on Iranian infrastructure, comparing them to ISIS tactics.

United States NEUTRAL

Conducted strikes on watchtowers and electricity power plants in Chabahar, Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Suffered strikes on infrastructure in Chabahar, prompting diplomatic condemnation from Russia.

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