Pakistan, June 18 -- Russia has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging it not to provide direct military support to Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, speaking on Wednesday, cautioned that such support could cause serious instability in the already fragile Middle East.

According to Reuters, Ryabkov stressed that American military involvement would only fuel tensions and increase the risk of a larger regional war. He warned the U.S. against even considering such assistance. His remarks were echoed in a report by Interfax, where he stated that Moscow is actively engaging with both Tehran and Tel Aviv to calm the situation.

This warning comes amid the backdrop of recent c...