Israel and Iran Pledge No First Strike via Russian Mediation
Israel and Iran promise not to launch preemptive military strikes against one another following mediation efforts by Russia.This diplomatic exchange occurred before late December protests in Iran and seeks to stabilize relations after a 12-day conflict in June 2025 involving strikes on nuclear facilities.Tensions persist between the regional rivals despite the agreement, which follows the assassination of an Iranian leader by
Israel.
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