RUSSIA is concerned about Israel’s signals regarding a possible retaliatory strike on Iran, which could target Iranian nuclear facilities, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told journalists at a press conference on Thursday, adding that it is unacceptable to even consider such scenarios.
“We see a reason for serious concern. In principle, it is clear that any escalation of the current conflict is fraught with grave consequences. I also want to say that nuclear facilities as such, in any case, should always be take out of any conflict,” Ryabkov said.
According to him, “in the current situation, with highly alarming escalation signals coming from Israel, the international community, including the IAEA and its leadership, needs to raise its voice, emphasizing the inadmissibility of even considering such scenarios”.
“The catastrophic consequences of an attack on any nuclear facility are virtually guaranteed, both in terms of environmental impact and public health — this is clear to everyone,” Ryabkov stressed.
Ryabkov added that Russia and the United States did not discuss the crisis in the Middle East through diplomatic channels. “No. We have completely opposite approaches,” Ryabkov told reporters, answering a relevant question.
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