Russian consulate in Iran's Isfahan damaged in strikes, spokeswoman says

Russia’s consulate in Isfahan, Iran, was damaged in a recent shelling, shattering windows and affecting staff, though no serious injuries were reported. Moscow calls the attack a violation of diplomatic norms and urges a halt to hostilities.

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11 March 2026 at 02:43:45

A satellite image shows damaged buildings at Isfahan military garrison after reported airstrikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran, March 8, 2026.

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Russia's consulate in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged in shelling earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

An attack on a diplomatic representation was a "blatant violation" of international conventions and all sides should observe the "inviolability of diplomatic sites", she said.

"On March 8, in the Iranian city of Isfahan, as a result of an attack on the governor's administration of the province of the same name located nearby, the Russian consulate was damaged," Zakharova said in a statement on the ministry's website.

"Windows were shattered in the office building and residential apartments, and several employees were thrown by the blast wave. Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries."

President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin leader has called for a halt to all hostilities.

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Russia’s consulate in Isfahan, Iran, was damaged by nearby shelling, shattering windows and affecting staff, though no serious injuries were reported. Moscow condemned the attack as a violation of diplomatic norms, and President Vladimir Putin urged a halt to hostilities in discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.