Zakharova pointed to the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Iran and Israel.

There is still a possibility for a diplomatic settlement in the conflict between Iran and Israel. This was announced on June 18 in the Izvestia studio at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025) by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

"Of course, there is always an opportunity for a peaceful settlement, for the use of diplomacy," Zakharova stressed.

According to the diplomat, the escalation of the conflict between the two countries can lead to unpredictable consequences, since strikes are being carried out, among other things, on the nuclear infrastructure of the Islamic Republic. In addition, Zakharova noted that Russia can act as an intermediary between Iran and Israel.

"We made a statement literally on the eve of this situation <...> and said that we were ready to provide our mediation efforts, in particular in the dialogue around the Iranian nuclear program, let me remind you, peaceful," she added.

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