Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic program while assuaging Israeli security concerns.

Israel says it hit centrifuge production sites and weapons factories Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said he had discussions with the US, Iran and Israel but solution to the conflict is up to Jerusalem and Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both condemned Israel on Thursday over its strikes on Iran and agreed that de-escalation was needed, the Kremlin said after the two leaders spoke by telephone.