Russia Urges De-escalation in Middle East Tensions

Russia has called on Israel and the United States to halt military actions against Iran and engage in negotiations. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized Moscow's commitment to resolving Middle East tensions through peaceful means, highlighting the civilian casualties resulting from current conflicts.

In a diplomatic appeal, Russia has urged Israel and the United States to cease military operations against Iran and engage in dialogue to mitigate rising tensions in the Middle East.

Moscow remains committed to diplomatic solutions, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolutions, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova during a briefing with reporters.

She highlighted the alarming number of civilian casualties reportedly caused by the military actions initiated by Washington and Tel Aviv in Iranian territories, stressing the urgent need for de-escalation.