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Regime change in Iran is 'unacceptable', says the Kremlin

RUSSIA, JUN 19 – Kremlin officials warn that attempts to remove Iran's leadership could trigger extremist backlash and escalate tensions, risking wider conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

  • On June 20, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in a Saint Petersburg interview that regime change in Iran is unacceptable and would open Pandora's box.
  • This warning came amid escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, and the US, including Israeli airstrikes and US considerations of deeper military involvement.
  • Peskov stressed the situation is tense and dangerous globally, cautioning that expanding conflict participants would escalate confrontation in the region.
  • He said, "Those who are speaking about killing Khamenei... will open Pandora's box," adding any reaction would come from inside Iran.
  • Russia's stance implies attempts to harm Iran's leadership could provoke broader instability, while Putin urges seeking a resolution respecting Iran's and Israel's rights.
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The Kremlin has reacted very strongly to a potential regime change in the Islamic Republic. ...

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Arab News broke the news in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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