Moscow, Russia — The Russian Security Council warned that Israeli leadership is putting the country’s future at risk by pursuing military action against Iran, stressing that further escalation could have severe regional and global consequences.
Risks of Israeli escalation against Iran
The council stated that potential strikes on Iran could intensify tensions and expand armed conflicts across the Middle East, emphasizing that military solutions will not bring lasting security and may severely impact civilians and critical infrastructure.
US position on the Gaza crisis
The council noted that the plan proposed by the United States to resolve the situation in the Gaza Strip remains largely declarative, lacking concrete and actionable steps on the ground, and called on Washington to present practical solutions.
Russia calls to avoid escalation
Russia urged all parties to exercise restraint and halt hostilities, highlighting the importance of diplomatic dialogue to prevent a broader humanitarian and economic crisis and to maintain regional stability and global trade routes.
