Russian President Vladimir Putin recently engaged in a conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi regarding the escalating regional tensions in the Middle East. This discussion followed Iran's unprecedented retaliatory strikes directly targeting Israel from its soil.
The Kremlin characterized the situation as 'aggravated' after Israel and its allies intercepted missiles launched by Iran over the weekend. Tehran justified its attack as a response to a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus, Syria, earlier in the month.
During the conversation, Putin expressed his hope that all involved parties would exercise restraint and prevent a new cycle of confrontation that could have disastrous consequences for the entire region.
President Raisi, in response, stated that Iran's actions were compelled and limited in scope. He also emphasized Tehran's lack of interest in further escalating tensions in the region.
The dialogue between the two leaders underscores the delicate balance of power and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East. The situation remains fluid, and the international community is closely monitoring developments to prevent any further deterioration of the regional stability.
