Russia has strongly defended Iran’s right to nuclear enrichment, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejecting U.S. and Israeli claims that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. Speaking during a visit to Beijing, Lavrov said uranium enrichment for civilian use is an “inalienable right” and noted that international inspectors have found no evidence of weaponization. He also warned against what he described as a growing Western “aggressive bloc” aimed at containing Russia and China. Backing continued diplomacy, Lavrov stressed Moscow’s readiness to assist Iran if its nuclear rights are respected, signaling deepening alignment between Russia, China, and Iran.