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Kremlin says 'Israel' uninterested in mediation amid war on Iran

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  • Source: News websites
  • 17 Jun 2025 16:00
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The Kremlin warns of “galloping escalation” in the Israeli-initiated war on Iran.

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  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (AP)
    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (AP)

The Kremlin said Tuesday that “Israel” has shown no interest in pursuing mediation over its ongoing war with Iran, which has entered its fifth day amid what Moscow described as a “galloping escalation".

The remarks came as Russian officials reiterated their offer to mediate between the two sides but acknowledged that “Israel” appears unwilling to pursue a diplomatic solution at this stage.

The war erupted after the Israeli occupation launched a surprise aerial campaign last week that killed dozens of civilians, top Iranian military officials, and nuclear scientists. Iran has since retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting areas across 

In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged both sides to exercise “maximum restraint", warning that the situation was becoming increasingly volatile.

“The situation is continuing to escalate rapidly. The level of unpredictability is absolute,” Peskov said.

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He added that Russia’s offer to mediate remains on the table, “if necessary”, but stressed that at present, Moscow sees no indication that “Israel” is open to such diplomatic channels.

Russia balances strained ties with 'Israel', alliance with Iran

While Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran earlier this year, the agreement does not include a mutual defense clause.

At the same time, Moscow maintains longstanding relations with “Israel,” although those ties have been strained by the war in Ukraine and by “Israel’s” continued bombardment of Gaza.

Despite its strategic alignment with Tehran, Russia has positioned itself as a potential broker, aiming to prevent the conflict from spiraling further.

Peskov also noted that the Russian embassy in Tehran is actively coordinating evacuation efforts for Russian nationals.

Citizens seeking to leave the country are being provided routes through neighboring Azerbaijan, amid fears of a broader regional spillover.

The Kremlin’s comments show its growing concern over the escalation between Iran and the Israeli occupation and its limited leverage in persuading either side to de-escalate.

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