Iran is a strategic partner to Russia, but Moscow isn't rushing to Tehran's aid in the face of Israeli strikes.

The Kremlin responded Monday to remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on possible Iranian regime change, issuing a condemnation of the "actions" that have led to escalated tensions between the two Middle Eastern nations.

Russia has maintained a delicate balancing act in the Middle East for decades, trying to navigate its warm relations with Israel even as it has developed strong economic and military ties with Iran.

President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney held a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, where the two planned to discuss trade among other global issues. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on the meeting and the president's answers to reports on Russia,

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Michal Cotler-Wunsh is Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism and a former Israeli legislator.

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Friday urged Russian citizens to refrain from travelling to Iran or Israel and told those "in the conflict zone" to stay well away from military objects and busy public places.

LONDON (Reuters) -The Front Tyne oil tanker was sailing through the Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday when just past 9:40 a.m. shiptracking data appeared to show the massive vessel in Russia, in fields better known for barley and sugar beets.