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Russia is concerned over the escalation of the Middle East conflict following an Israeli drone attack on the Hezbollah press center in Lebanon.

Iran Press/Europe: "Moscow is seriously concerned over the recurrent escalation of tensions in the region," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

"The Russian side has repeatedly stressed the danger of such actions amidst the highly tense atmosphere in the region and warned that they might trigger a large-scale armed conflict with unpredictable consequences," the Ministry noted.

"Once again, we call on the parties to demonstrate utter restraint and strictly comply with international law, including the corresponding resolutions of the United Nations Security Council," Russian Foreign Ministry said according to Tass news agency.

The incident occurred on August 25, the Ministry recalled.

"The Lebanese are set to conduct a thorough probe into the incident, including a technical examination of the spy drone and fragments of the combat unmanned aerial vehicle they have got hold of," Russian Foreign Ministry noted.

Moreover, late on August 26, Israel delivered airstrikes on the positions of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command, The situation is aggravated by Israel’s random strikes at targets in neighboring Syria, latest such attack on a military facility near Damascus took place this weekend," the ministry added.

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