Russia tells Israel not to hit Iran's nuclear sites

Russia has told Israel not to even think about hitting Irans nuclear sites‚ as reported by TASS news agency on 10/17/24. Sergei Ryabkov‚ Russias Deputy Foreign Minister said this would be a catastrophic move that goes against all nuclear safety rules

This warning comes after Iran fired missiles at Israel roughly two weeks ago. Since then people have been talking about Israel maybe striking back at Irans nuclear places‚ something Israel has said it might do for a long time

Russia has been telling Israel over and over not to do this‚ Ryabkov said. Its not clear how Russia told Israel this

Israel and Western countries have long thought Iran is making a nuclear bomb while saying its for energy – Iran says this isnt true

Benjamin Netanyahus office said a couple days ago that Israel will listen to the US (who also said not to hit Irans nuclear sites) but will do whats best for Israel. A news story said Netanyahu told the US that Israel would hit Irans military targets‚ not nuclear or oil ones

Russia also said its always talking to Iran‚ even when things are tense in the area. Russia and Iran have gotten closer since Russia started its war with Ukraine about two-and-a-half years ago. Theyʼre getting ready to sign a big partnership deal