The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the confrontation in the Persian Gulf.

Moscow is seriously concerned about the ongoing armed confrontation in the Persian Gulf region, as well as the risks to the escalation scenario. The corresponding statement was published on March 19 by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The scale of damage caused to energy and other vital infrastructure in Iran and neighboring Arab states is growing. We call for an early cessation of hostilities resulting from the unprovoked aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran," the diplomats said.

The ministry noted that Russia, together with China, Turkey and other like-minded countries, is ready to help resolve the conflict. And also to find solutions to settle the differences of the parties by political and diplomatic methods. Moscow is interested in achieving long-term and sustainable stabilization in the region, which would take into account the interests of all its member Arab States.

"We emphasize that the first step on this path should be the immediate refusal of the United States and Israel from continuing their military adventure," the Foreign Ministry said.

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