The Middle East region is now plunging into the abyss of instability and war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
“First of all, the countries of the region (West Asia/Middle East) should set a red line, because this region is now plunging into the abyss of instability and war,” Peskov told reporters on the sidelines of the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), reports Daily Observer.
The aggravation of the situation in the Middle East is fraught with the expansion of geography and involvement of new participants, Peskov said.
“We are concerned. You know, we have repeatedly said that President Vladmir Putin has the potential to offer mediation terms if necessary. No one imposes them. It is just that the relations we have with Iran, Israel, and other states and regions allow us to provide such services, if necessary. It is difficult to say whether they will be in demand,” Peskov said.
While Moscow has been supporting Iran in the conflict, it has maintained strong back-channel talks with Jerusalem, in the hopes of cooling down tensions. Both countries have channels to facilitate dialogue, said Peskov.
“So far we see Israel’s desire is to continue fighting, at least that is how they officially declare these intentions,” Peskov said.
Israel has made it clear that it won’t back down from the conflict, which it said is aimed at the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
There is hope and opportunity for diplomatic efforts for the situation in the Middle East, Peskov added.
Iran has also refused to back down, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini instructing the Armed Forces to intensify their attacks on Israel, in order to “punish the Zionist state.”
