The current escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran risks further destabilising the region, particularly in the countries neighbouring the two warring parties, Russia’s foreign ministry has warned in a statement.

“Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe — the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself,” the statement read.

“Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.”

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