Russia: If Israel Attacks Iran's Nuclear Economy, It Will Be A Serious Provocation

JAKARTA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Israel's attack on Iran's civilian nuclear facilities would be a "serious provocation".

Speaking at a press conference in Vientiane, Laos, Lavrov stressed that despite the increasing tension, the International Atomic Energy Agency, which is closely monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, has not reported any signs of militarization in the Islamic republic's nuclear program.

We prefer to be guided by facts. In almost every country, there are politicians and lawmakers who convey positions that do not reflect their government's practical strategies or actual policies. We have seen this many times before," he said as quoted by ANTARA from Anadolu, Friday, October 11.

If a plan or threat to attack the peace nuclear facility of the Islamic Republic of Iran is realized, it will be a very serious provocation.

This week, Iran's parliament advised the country to consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Weapons Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), anticipating a potential missile strike by Israel.

Israel continues to launch air and ground attacks on Lebanon, while also launching attacks on Gaza.

Last week, Iran launched a missile into Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

On the Iranian attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran would "pay" for the attack.