“Russia’s principled position in favour of the need for the swift de-escalation of the conflict, resolving all issues through political and diplomatic methods, and ensuring the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure was confirmed,” the ministry’s statement read.
Moscow also reiterated its readiness to help facilitate efforts aimed at reaching a settlement.
The US and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran on Saturday, killing several top Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel and US-linked sites in Gulf countries.
US President Donald Trump has vowed to destroy Iran’s missiles, raze its missile industry to the ground and annihilate the navy, reiterating that it cannot have a nuclear weapon.
The escalation came as talks between Washington and Tehran on Iran’s nuclear programme were ongoing under Oman’s mediation.