Russia is appealing to Israel to show restraint in the crisis with Iran, and believes Tehran is exercising its right to self-defence, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying on Monday.

The fast-escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused panic around the world - but for one country, it may be thought to have "tactical" benefits. While the war in Ukraine continues to rage, with drone attacks launched from both sides over the weekend,

Discussing the conflict between Israel and Iran, the former vice president said Trump "ought to be looking elsewhere than Vladimir Putin for advice."