The Russian Foreign Ministry called Iran's attack on Israel self-defense

The press service of the Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding Iran's attack on Israel. In it, the department expressed concern about the escalation of the conflict and refused to condemn Iran's actions.

In a statement, the department said: “According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, this attack was carried out within the framework of the right of self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to attacks on Iranian targets in the region, including the attack on the building of the consular department of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus on April 1. which our country has strongly condemned."

The Foreign Ministry also called on the parties to the conflict to show restraint and said that the conflict between Palestine and Israel is “often fueled by irresponsible provocative actions.”

Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles on the evening of April 13. Following the attack, G7 countries condemned Iran's actions. According to CNN, US President Joe Biden had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he stated that the interception of Israeli missiles is a victory for Israel at this stage of the conflict.

The same position was voiced by White House spokesman John Kirby: “This was an incredible success that truly proved Israel’s military superiority and, just as importantly, its diplomatic superiority.” He also stressed that Israel's ability to reduce damage from attacks suggests that Iran is not "the military power it claims to be."

During the telephone conversation, Biden also said that there was no need for a retaliatory strike from Israel. CNN analyst Barak Ravid said Israeli ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot favored immediate action, but a conversation with Biden convinced Netanyahu to delay the strike.

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