Russia Warns Israel Not To Attack Iran

[Purveyor]

Russia warned Israel on Wednesday that attacking Iran would be a disastrous and played down the failure of a UN nuclear agency mission to Tehran, saying there is still a chance for new talks over the Iranian atomic program.

"Of course any possible military scenario against Iran will be catastrophic for the region and for the whole system of international relations," Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told a news conference.

It was one of Russia's starkest warnings against resorting to force, an option Israel and the United States have not ruled out if they conclude that diplomacy and increasing sanctions will not stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.

"I hope Israel understands all these consequences ... and they should also consider the consequences of such action for themselves," Gatilov said. "I hope a realistic approach will prevail, along with a sensible assessment."

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[earthside]

1. A positive development.

Let's hope that this warning makes the warmongers in Israel understand that their hypocrisy on nuclear weapons should make them much more circumspect about attacking Iran.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. Good. Hopefully, Israel will come to it's senses.

And, America will avoid getting dragged into a war of aggression waged by Israel.

[leftyohiolib]

3. hopefully youre right but i dont think isra-el will listen to russia if iran gets the bomb

[BumRushDaShow]

4. What may also help

is the fact that Netanyahu is only in there due to a compromise government (when Kadima couldn't get enough parties) with a promise not to go into full Likud hawk mode.