Russia has warned the United States of America (USA) against direct involvement in the Israel/Iran war.

Its Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov, said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that “it would be a step that would radically destabilise the whole situation.”

He added that “even speculation over U.S. participation is dangerous.”

Russia has criticised Israel sharply over its strikes against Iran, accusing the Israeli leadership of leading the world to the brink of nuclear catastrophe.

Moscow and Tehran are seen as close partners in the Middle East.

Attacks were continuing on Wednesday, with the world awaiting a decision by President Donald Trump on whether the U.S. will join Israel’s strikes on Iran. (dpa/NAN)