Russia Warns
US against Interfering in Military Actions against Iran
St. Petersburg, 19 Jun (ONA) — Moscow warned
Washington against interfering in military actions against Iran, as this is
fraught with uncontrollable consequences, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg
International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
“We would like to especially warn
Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an
extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences,”
she said.
Zakharova emphasized that Russia is actively
engaged in political and diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing
conflict between Iran and Israel. “The priority today is to halt the
escalation of violence, achieve a ceasefire, and restore peace. These steps are
crucial for creating the necessary conditions to bring the situation back to
the negotiating table. We are committed to facilitating this process in every
possible way,” she stated.
Zakharova recalled that on the very first day
of the conflict’s intensification, Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in
telephone discussions with both the Prime Minister of Israel and the President
of Iran. The following day, he spoke with his US counterpart, and subsequently
held conversations with the leaders of Turkey and the UAE, Russian news agency
TASS reported.
“Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
has also been active, communicating with the foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey,
Egypt, and Oman. The current crisis in the Middle East was a topic of
discussion in Lavrov’s conversations with the Azerbaijani foreign minister, as
well as during negotiations with Indonesia’s foreign minister. These dialogues
are ongoing,” Zakharova noted. “We hope that all parties recognize
that there is no viable alternative to seeking mutually acceptable negotiated
solutions to the problems at hand. Our support for a resolution concerning the
Iranian nuclear program will always be grounded in international law, the
principle of equal and indivisible security, and a balanced consideration of
mutual interests.”
She acknowledged Iran’s clear commitment to
its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as well as its
willingness to reengage with the United States to explore potential solutions
that address unwarranted suspicions regarding its nuclear activities,
contingent on the cessation of Israeli attacks.
“Moscow
fully endorses this position and firmly believes that a lasting resolution can
only be realized through diplomacy and negotiations,” Zakharova concluded.
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Ends/Khalid
