The Kremlin on Monday dismissed suggestions of regime change in Iran, following remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and emphasised what it described as strong social cohesion within the Islamic Republic.
Netanyahu told Fox News on Sunday that regime change “could certainly be the result because the Iran regime is very weak,” referring to recent developments in the region.
In response, a Kremlin spokesperson said Russia had taken note of Netanyahu’s comments but observed no signs of instability within Iran. “We see strong cohesion in Iranian society,” the spokesperson said.
When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin could serve as a mediator between Israel and Iran, the Kremlin noted that Moscow maintains communication with both parties and is prepared to intervene diplomatically if needed.
The spokesperson also reiterated that Russia’s earlier proposal to transfer Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russian territory remains open, though acknowledged that ongoing hostilities have complicated the prospects for such a move.
French President Emmanuel Macron voiced scepticism about Moscow’s role as a neutral broker. “I do not believe that Russia, which is now engaged in a high-intensity conflict and has decided not to respect the UN Charter for several years now, can be a mediator,” Macron said on Sunday.
Nonetheless, Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Russian official, reiterated Moscow’s readiness to help resolve the crisis, stating that Russia could play a key role in mediating between Iran and Israel.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump also weighed in, saying he would support Putin taking on a mediation role in the growing confrontation.
