Russia on Monday (Apr 15) raised concerns over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Saturday (Apr 13).

“We express our extreme concern at yet another dangerous escalation in the region. We have repeatedly warned that the numerous unresolved crises in the Middle East, primarily in the area of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which are often fueled by irresponsible provocative actions, will exacerbate tensions,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

“We call on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint. We believe it is important for the constructively minded international players to contribute to this effort,” the statement added.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling for restraint said that further rise in the conflict was in no one’s interest and that the countries should resolve conflict via political and diplomatic methods.

“Further escalation is in no one’s interests. Therefore, of course, we advocate that all disagreements be resolved exclusively by political and diplomatic methods,” Peskov said.

Iran on Saturday (Apr 13) launched a drone and missile strike against Israel in retaliation for an Israeli attack on its Damascus consulate on April 1 that claimed the lives of seven officers, including a senior commander of the IRGC. 

Source: WIONEWS