It is not clear if this message from Israel is sincere, a ruse, or simply voiced by Putin in service of Russia's own interests, warns geopolitical analyst Arman Mahmoudian. "Iranian media reports that Iran has purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets. If Russia actually delivers them despite the war in Ukraine, it would be a signal of support for Tehran," he told DW.
U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have raised fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, prompting international calls for diplomacy and urgent de-escalation.