US EditionKremlin says it sees that Israel does not want mediation efforts with Iran amid 'galloping escalation'
- On June 17, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Israel rejects Russia's mediation amid escalating conflict with Iran following Israeli airstrikes since June 13.
- The conflict began after Israel launched surprise attacks targeting Iran's military and nuclear sites, aiming to prevent Tehran's nuclear bomb development, escalating tensions rapidly.
- Iran responded with multiple missile strikes on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, causing civilian casualties on June 14, among them five Ukrainian citizens, according to reports.
- Iran claimed 224 deaths by Israeli strikes as of June 16, alleging 90% civilians, while Russia described the situation as having 'absolute unpredictability' and urged maximum restraint.
- Russia continues offering mediation and evacuating its citizens from Iran, but Israel's unwillingness suggests prolonged conflict with increased regional instability and unpredictable outcomes.
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Kremlin says it sees that Israel does not want mediation efforts with Iran amid 'galloping escalation'
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it saw that Israel did not want mediation efforts over its conflict with Iran, now in its fifth day amid what Moscow said was "galloping escalation".
Israel reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says
Israel is reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in its war with Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 17, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. "At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to resort to mediation or pursue a peaceful resolution," Peskov claimed. Since June 13, Israel has repeatedly carried out massive air strikes against Iran, particularly the country's military leadership and nucle…
The Kremlin announced today that it noted Israel's reluctance to accept external mediation, such as the one proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, to resolve the conflict with Iran.
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