11.03.2026 01:17
Increasing conflicts in the Middle East have begun to affect diplomatic missions as well. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that the building of the Russian Consulate General in Isfahan, Iran, was damaged in an attack that took place over the weekend. Zakharova emphasized that the inviolability of diplomatic missions must be respected.
The spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, announced that the building of the Russian Consulate General in Isfahan, Iran, was damaged in an attack that took place over the weekend. Zakharova emphasized that attacks on diplomatic missions violate international law.
"THE WINDOWS OF BUILDINGS AND RESIDENCES WERE SHATTERED"
In her written statement, Zakharova noted that the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are intensifying and that many countries, as well as the civilian population, are affected by this situation.
Expressing that the Russian Consulate General building was also damaged during the attack on the governor's office in Isfahan on March 8, Zakharova said, "The windows of buildings and residences were shattered, and several employees were affected by the blast wave."
NO CASUALTIES REPORTED
Zakharova stated that there were no casualties as a result of the attack and noted that targeting diplomatic missions is a serious violation of international law.
"RESPECT FOR THE IMMUNITY OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS MUST BE OBSERVED"
In her statement, Zakharova called on all parties to respect the immunity of diplomatic missions.
The Russian spokesperson said, "Attacks on diplomatic missions violate the fundamental treaties of international law. We demand that all parties respect the immunity of diplomatic elements and refrain from harming personnel."
CALL FOR NEGOTIATIONS TO THE PARTIES
Zakharova also called on the parties to cease hostilities, stating that a return to the negotiating table is necessary for the tensions to end.