MOSCOW, June 11 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Russia is concerned about a new round of escalation around Iran and calls on the parties to exercise restraint, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

We are concerned about this, and we call on all parties to this conflict to exercise restraint, Peskov told reporters.

Moscow also calls on the participants in the Iranian conflict to return to the negotiation process, the official said, adding that another round of escalation is fraught with consequences for the situation in the region and international economy.

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