By Andrew Osborn and Alexander Marrow (Reuters) -Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Iran's president over the phone on Friday that Moscow condemned Israeli actions against Tehran, and in a separate telephone conversation told Israel's prime minister that only diplomacy could resolve issues around Iran's nuclear programme.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday after Israel pelted Iran with a series of strikes.

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

World leaders reacted to Israel’s strikes on Iran, with allies urging restraint and rivals condemning the escalation.

A new explosion was heard at a key uranium enrichment site in central Iran on Friday morning, hours after Israel launched unprecedented air strikes against the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme.

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