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📰 Secret Diplomacy: Israel and Iran Reassure Each Other Through Russia With tensions simmering, Israel and Iran quietly exchanged messages via Russia, pledging not to launch preemptive attacks against one another. The backchannel talks, held just before Iran’s recent wave of protests, reflect a rare moment of de-escalation between two bitter rivals—especially after their brief 12-day conflict in June. Russia’s Role as Go-Between Russia served as the unlikely intermediary, a role it has tried to play before amid regional crises. The latest round of talks followed a visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Moscow, and came at a time when Israel was preparing a major military campaign against Hezbollah, Iran’s ally in Lebanon. A Delicate Balance The private reassurances allowed Israel to focus on Hezbollah without fear of a direct Iranian strike. Iranian officials, however, remained skeptical, noting that while Israel’s assurances were welcome, they didn’t rule out U.S. attacks on Iran. For Tehran, staying out of an Israel-Hezbollah clash was seen as a win—especially as the country grapples with domestic unrest. Protests and Regime Change Complicate the Picture This understanding faces an uncertain future. With protests rocking Iran and President Trump weighing possible strikes against Iranian regime targets, analysts believe Israel would welcome regime change—if it could be achieved without triggering a wider war. For now, both sides seem to be playing a waiting game, with Russia in the middle and the U.S. looming large. #Israel#Iran#Russia#Diplomacy#MiddleEast#Hezbollah#RegimeChange 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸