Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the UN nuclear agency issued an “alarmist” report under Western pressure that gave Israel a pretext to attack Iran.

Chinese and Russian foreign ministers have strongly condemned Israel’s aggression against Iran, calling it a violation of the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Iranian foreign minister says an agreement with the US is possible as long as Washington is realistic.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called for all parties to refrain from “using force” in Yemen and engage in “political dialogue.”

The Russian foreign minister will travel to Tehran on Tuesday for talks on mutual, regional and international issues.

Sergei Lavrov made the remarks during a meeting with students and faculty of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

Iranian and Russian diplomats have discussed ways to expand the Tehran-Moscow comprehensive strategic partnership.