11.03.2026 10:11
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported that the Russian Consulate General in Isfahan, Iran, was damaged as a result of an attack.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced in a written statement that the Russian Consulate building was also damaged in the attacks on the city of Isfahan, Iran, over the weekend.
NO CASUALTIES OR INJURIES
Zakharova stated that the consulate building was damaged as a result of the attack on the Isfahan Governor's Office located near the consulate on March 8. She reported that the windows of the consulate office and residences were shattered due to the intensity of the explosion, saying, "Several of our employees were thrown by the shockwave of the explosion. Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries in the incident."
WARNING FROM RUSSIA
Zakharova described attacks on diplomatic and consular missions as a 'clear violation' of the fundamental norms of international law and international treaties, stating, "We demand that all parties strictly respect the inviolability of diplomatic premises and refrain from any attacks on the safety and lives of personnel."
Zakharova also reiterated the call for the parties in the conflict to immediately cease military actions and return to the negotiating table.