2024-04-15 04:06:17
Russia said today that it was extremely concerned by Iranian strikes on Israel and called on all parties to the conflict to exercise restraint. At the same time, according to her, the tension will remain high until the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is resolved, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.
“We are extremely concerned about another dangerous escalation of tension in the region. We call on all parties involved to exercise restraint,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in an official statement released after the strike.
Russia noted that Tehran said the attack was carried out within its right of self-defense after the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which Moscow condemned.
Russia, which has close ties to Iran, said the West had blocked attempts by the UN Security Council to respond to the Israeli strike on the diplomatic site.
“We have warned several times that the series of unresolved crises in the Middle East, especially in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone, which are often ignited by irresponsible provocations, will lead to an increase in tensions,” the ministry said.
The Kremlin has not yet publicly commented on the matter.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said a war between Israel and Iran would hurt US President Joe Biden’s re-election chances.
“America does not want a major war in the Middle East. The killings in Gaza worsen Biden’s chances in the election, and the war between Israel and Iran will further increase uncertainty,” Medvedev said.