Russia, Oman condemn Israel's 'Rising Lion' strikes as reckless escalation, Putin offers mediation
World leaders reacted to Israel’s strikes on Iran, with allies urging restraint and rivals condemning the escalation.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said attend a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, April 22, 2025.(photo credit: Sputnik/Kristina Kormilitsyna/Pool via REUTERS)