Kremlin says Russia not pushing to mediate between Iran, Israel

Russia is not seeking to impose itself as a mediator between Iran and Israel, but President Vladimir Putin is ready to step in if requested, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said.

Peskov told reporters at a press briefing that while Moscow maintains strong ties with both countries, any potential mediation would depend on the willingness of the parties involved, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

“We’ve said many times that President Putin can offer mediation, but it’s not something we’re pushing,” Peskov said.

He added that Russia’s relations with Iran, Israel, and other regional powers place it in a position to assist diplomatically if the need arises.

“Whether such a role will be in demand is difficult to predict,” he said.

It is worth noting that, on June 19, Russia issued a stern warning to the United States over potential military involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, cautioning that such a move could have "truly unpredictable negative consequences."

“We would particularly like to warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on June 19.

Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Zakharova also accused Western nations of politicising the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

By Aghakazim Guliyev