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Iran-Israel War: Russia Warns US Against ‘Military Intervention’
MIDDLE EAST, JUN 19 – Russia warns US that military action in the Iran-Israel conflict risks major escalation and offers to mediate while highlighting the safety of Russian personnel and nuclear sites.
Last Friday, Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Iran’s military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to retaliate using a combination of rocket and drone strikes, intensifying tensions in the Middle East.
The strikes risked hitting the Bushehr nuclear plant in southern Iran, where over 200 Russian workers are expanding the facility, raising fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
Russia and China condemned Israel’s actions, with Putin and Xi calling for a ceasefire and urging diplomatic efforts to end hostilities.
A spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry cautioned the United States that any military involvement would be highly risky and could lead to unforeseen harmful outcomes.
The crisis heightened speculation about US involvement, while Russia emphasized that its treaty with Iran does not require military aid and Iran has not requested Russian assistance.