Event Brief
Russia denounces US naval blockade of Iran as illegal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
Summary: Russia reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Iran while condemning the US naval blockade and what it called military aggression against the Islamic Republic. The statement characterizes the blockade as completely unacceptable and illegal.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia condemned the US naval blockade of Iran and denounced alleged military aggression against Iran.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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