The Kremlin responded Monday to remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on possible Iranian regime change, issuing a condemnation of the "actions" that have led to escalated tensions between the two Middle Eastern nations.

The Iran regime is very weak,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a television interview. Israeli struck energy facilities and government buildings Sunday.

Since Israel began its concerted attack on Iran on Friday, calls for regime change in Iran have grown louder – from hawks in the US Congress to Israeli officials and some Iranian activists abroad.

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."