Kremlin backs stronger Iran-Russia ties, urges restraint and diplomacy in region

The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening relations with Iran, while urging all parties in the region to prioritise political and diplomatic solutions to resolve tensions. "Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, and in doing so, we call on our Iranian friends and all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution, and we call on them to adopt political and diplomatic means as an absolute priority in resolving any given issue," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press briefing in Moscow. Watch for details