Russia today called on Israel and the US to stop their attacks on Iran and return to the negotiating table, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, quoted by Reuters and TASS, BTA reported.
"Russia will continue to take steps to stop the escalation in the Middle East as soon as possible, as well as to resolve any contradictions by peaceful means", Zakharova told reporters.
"According to authorities, the victims of the illegal military actions of Washington and Tel Aviv among the civilian population of Iran are already thousands," she added, specifying that the uncontrolled escalation of the Iranian conflict is causing concern.
Maria Zakharova pointed out that Iran has turned to friendly countries, including Russia, for the provision of humanitarian aid, the delivery of which is currently being organized.
"In connection with the destruction of many hospitals, emergency centers, as well as the large number of wounded, including women and children, the Iranian side has turned to friendly countries, including Russia, with a request for the delivery of medicines. On the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, the delivery of the relevant humanitarian aid from Russia to the Iranian people is being organized," the spokeswoman said.