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.

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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