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Kremlin says expansion of Mideast conflict having catastrophic consequences
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe expanding geographical sweep of the conflict in the Middle East to Lebanon is having catastrophic consequences for the region, the Kremlin says.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov makes the comments when asked about the possibility of Israel preparing for military action in Syria, a close Russian ally.
Jerusalem has give no indication it plans to ramp up action in Syria. It is widely reported to regularly conduct airstrikes against Iran-allied forces in the country as part of efforts to prevent Iranian entrenchment on its border, though it rarely acknowledges such attacks.
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