Deputy Foreign Minister Borisenko discussed the escalation around Iran with the Israeli Ambassador

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko discussed with Israeli Ambassador to Moscow Oded Yosef the sharp escalation around Iran. The relevant information was published on the official website of the Russian Ministry on March 3.

"During the conversation, the main focus was on the sharp escalation of the situation in the Middle East as a result of the military operation launched by the United States and Israel on February 28 against Iran," the statement said.

It clarifies that Russia stands for resolving the situation on the basis of international law and the UN Charter. In addition, the parties discussed the current bilateral agenda of the states.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on February 3 that there is currently a growing risk that the problem of nuclear nonproliferation will begin to spiral out of control. In addition, the Minister noted the growing nuclear threat in the world due to the situation in the Middle East.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on the same day that Russian President Vladimir Putin was making every effort to defuse tensions in the Middle East. He added that Putin would convey to his Iranian colleagues his deep concern about the attacks on their infrastructure, taking advantage of the opportunities for dialogue that is maintained with the Iranian leadership.

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Iran. US President Donald Trump called it the goal of protecting the American people. Israel and the United States have carried out numerous attacks on military and civilian targets in Iran, including a school in the city of Minab. The largest Iranian cities, including Tehran, were hit. The Supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died.

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