Given the dangerous escalation caused by Israel's military actions against Iran, Russian President Putin held separate phone calls on the 13th with Iranian President Pezekhian and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to promote conflict de-escalation.
In his call with Pezekhian, Putin expressed condolences for the heavy casualties, including Iranian civilians, caused by the Israeli attack.
He emphasized that Russia condemns Israel's actions as violations of the United Nations Charter and international law. Russia fully supports resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through peaceful means and has proposed specific initiatives. Russia will continue to promote conflict de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
In his call with Netanyahu, Putin stressed the necessity of returning to negotiations and resolving all issues related to the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means, expressing willingness to mediate to prevent further escalation of the situation.
On the 13th, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on multiple locations in Iran, bombing Iranian nuclear facilities and killing several senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel.