INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Tehran the attack as a justified response to a strike that destroyed its consulate building in Damascus earlier this month.Russia's civil
airlines to these countries (or the use of the airspace of these countries for transit flights operated by Russian airlines) are suspended
Russian tourists are currently in Iran on organized tours.Israel's army said it had shot 99% of the drones and missiles with the help of the
on Sunday.The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly advised citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel,
Lebanon and Palestine.Russia has previously condemned Israel's conduct in its six-month war in Gaza.Moscow had traditionally tried to
maintain relations with all major powers in the Middle East.But the Gaza conflict has dented its ties with Israel and it has already been
strengthening military and political ties with Iran.Peskov said Russia had not been approached as a potential mediator between the two
arch-rivals.AFP contributed reporting.
