Putin, Xi Condemn Israeli Strikes As Iran Says ‘All Options Are On The Table’ If US Sides With Israel

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping &ldquo;strongly condemned&rdquo; Israel&rsquo;s recent military actions against Iran during a phone conversation, according to a statement from a Kremlin aide. Their joint rebuke comes amid growing global concern over escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.</p>
<p>The sharp condemnation follows a significant Israeli airstrike on Iran&rsquo;s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor. The Israeli military stated that the attack specifically targeted the facility&rsquo;s reactor core seal to prevent its potential future use in nuclear weapons development. While Iranian state television confirmed the evacuation of the site, it assured there was &ldquo;no radiation danger whatsoever&rdquo;, news agency AP reported. This marks the latest development in a week-long military conflict triggered by Israel&rsquo;s surprise strikes on Iranian military sites, nuclear infrastructure, and senior personnel.</p>
<h3><strong>Iran Warns US: &lsquo;All Necessary Options Are On the Table&rsquo;</strong></h3>
<p>As tensions rose, Iran issued a stern warning to the United States over any potential involvement on Israel&rsquo;s side. Iran&rsquo;s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, speaking to state television, stated: &ldquo;If the United States wants to actively enter the field in favour of the Zionist regime, Iran will have to use its tools to both teach a lesson to aggressors and defend its national security and national interests.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;Naturally, our military decision makers have all the necessary options on the table.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The warning comes as speculation grows around possible US military backing for Israel. Former President Donald Trump had earlier confirmed that he vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although he added there are &ldquo;no plans to kill him at least for now.&rdquo;</p>