Russian Foreign Ministry urges to stop escalation in the Middle East

Russia calls for an end to the escalation of the armed conflict in the Middle East, as well as to refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric. This was announced on Monday, June 23, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

"We once again urge you to stop the escalation of armed escalation and refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric. Today, more than ever, a return to political and diplomatic efforts and respect for international legality is needed," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

They added that the actions of the American and Israeli sides grossly violate the UN Charter, fundamental norms and principles of international law.

"The attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, as the Russian side warned, lead to a sharp escalation and radical destabilization of the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf," the statement said.

Persian Code: how Russia and Iran are trying to end the war in the Middle East

The head of the republic's Foreign Ministry met with the Russian president in Moscow on June 23.

On the same day, it was reported that Iran launched 11 missiles at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq during Operation Good News of Victory.

According to the Qatari Defense Ministry, there were no casualties as a result of the attack on the Al-Udeid base. According to the official representative of the emirate's Foreign Ministry, Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari, the Qatari and American military were evacuated from the military base in advance.