What did Russia say?
In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova defended Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, while also denouncing attacks on civilian infrastructure in neighboring Arab countries, Iran, or anywhere else as "unacceptable".
"We call on the United States and Israel to disengage and return to the negotiating table," the spokeswoman said.
Why Moscow asked Gulf nations to exercise 'restraint'?
Zakharova also urged the Arab nations to exercise restraint and make efforts to resolve the raging conflict while avoiding "double standards". "It is essential for at least every participant in the current standoff, including our Arab partners, to exercise restraint, avoid double standards, and return to efforts to resolve the conflict based on the principle of good neighborliness," she said.
The spokeswoman said Russia will continue to take steps to put a quick end to the Middle East conflict and resolve all disputes through peaceful means. "We want to promote our concept of common and individual security in the Persian Gulf, which will now take into account all countries in the region."
Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei
Moscow's remarks come days after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, and declared Russia's "unwavering support" to the Islamic Republic in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
"I would like to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends. Russia has been, and will remain a reliable partner to Tehran," Putin said in a direct message to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to news agency AFP.

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