Russia

The leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned of very negative consequences from the ongoing air war in between Israel and Iran, as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to play a possible mediating role in the conflict.In a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin confirmed Russias preparedness to supply mediation assistance to promote dialogue between the parties to the dispute, the Kremlin stated in a statement.The 2 leaders expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation of the Iranian-Israeli dispute, which could have extremely unfavorable consequences for the entire region, Moscow added.Israel released airstrikes on Irans military and nuclear program last Friday, and Tehran has actually reacted with its own salvos of rockets and drones.
Ratings of civilians have been killed in both countries since the air war began, and regardless of worldwide require de-escalation, both sides have increase their bellicose rhetoric.U.S.
President Donald Trump has even more sustained tensions by recommending on Tuesday that American forces in the Middle East may try to assassinateIrans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vaguely contacting Tehran to agree to an genuine surrender.
Russia shares close relations with Iran, having actually enhanced military ties following its full-blown invasion of Ukraine.
It alsostrives to keep friendly relations with Israel.Putin has held phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, using his role as a peacemaker.AFP contributed reporting.





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