During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of exercising restraint amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory measures against Israel. The Kremlin highlighted the need to avoid actions that could lead to a new conflict with devastating consequences for the Middle East.
Iran’s response to an Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus involved a significant drone and missile strike, resulting in casualties among the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Putin attributed the root cause of instability in the region to the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Expressing hope for de-escalation, Putin urged all parties to show restraint to prevent further confrontation. Raisi, in turn, acknowledged the forced nature of Iran’s actions and emphasized Tehran’s reluctance to escalate tensions further.
Raisi expresses gratitude to Putin
Iran’s President Raisi thanked Russia for its support regarding Iran’s response to Israel, citing the international community’s inaction and the negative influence of certain Western nations as factors that led to Iran’s recent operation. Raisi warned of a more significant response to any actions against Iran’s interests.
With strong ties to Iran’s leadership and Arab nations, Russia has criticized the West for overlooking the need for an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.
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