Following those events, Iran moved quickly to appoint a new leader while also continuing retaliatory actions against U.S. and Israeli interests in the region.
Russia has repeatedly warned that the escalation could threaten stability not only in the Middle East but also globally.
Calls for diplomacy and restraint
While expressing support for Iran, Russia has also called for a return to diplomatic solutions. Kremlin officials have said that disputes in the region should be resolved through political dialogue rather than continued military escalation.