In the ongoing standoff with Israel, Iran is acting in line with the right of self-defense, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters.
"We have publicly urged all parties to exercise restraint. Certainly, we have condemned Israel’s unprovoked military action in violation of the UN Charter’s principles and norms," he said. "We believe that in the current situation, Iran is acting within the framework of its legitimate right to self-defense."
The Russian Foreign Ministry remains in contact with both parties to the Iranian-Israeli conflict, Ryabkov added.
"The events are extremely alarming. The Russian Foreign Ministry not only closely monitors the developments, but also stays in touch with the parties," the diplomat said.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a statement warning residents of Tel Aviv to evacuate as soon as possible for their “safety and security”, Iranian state media report.
ReplyDeleteThe warning was issued shortly after Israel released an evacuation threat for Tehran’s District Three.
DeleteSalve de missiles iraniens en Israël, au moins onze morts en 24 heures
ReplyDeleteLes frappes israéliennes en Iran ont fait au moins 224 morts depuis vendredi
ReplyDeleteIsrael says Tehran residents to 'pay the price and soon' after Tel Aviv, Haifa attacks
ReplyDeleteIran will step up its strikes on Israel if its military continues targeting residential buildings in the republic, an unnamed Iranian official told Tasnim.
ReplyDeleteMoscou appelle Israël à faire preuve de retenue et de bon sens dans son conflit avec Téhéran
ReplyDeleteAutres déclarations du vice-chef de la diplomatie russe Serguei Riabkov sur ce sujet:
La Russie discute du problème iranien avec des représentants US. Des contacts ont eu lieu ces derniers jours sur des plateformes internationales spécialisées.
Le conflit israélo-iranien ne peut être réglé que par la voie politique et diplomatique.
Israël ne parviendra pas à détruire l’infrastructure nucléaire iranienne par ses frappes.
Il est important de renoncer à l’escalade et revenir à la table des négociations.
Tehran will have to respond tougher if the United States does not stop Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday.
ReplyDelete"If the US government does not deter this brutal regime from spreading insecurity in the region, Iran will be forced to give a tougher, more frightening response that goes beyond what has already happened," Peseshkian said during a telephone conversation with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said .
Iran has already inflicted serious damage on Israel, the president said.