Iran has been a vital ally to Moscow in recent years, selling it weapons for its war in Ukraine, and the two nations signed a strategic partnership deal in January. But the response to the US strikes so far from Moscow feels more show than substance.

As the attacks by Iran and Israel continue into their sixth day, here's a look at what we know about the conflict, and if the US will deploy troops.

Afghanistan is in discussions with Russia to import certain foodstuffs as the conflict between Israel and Iran, one of its largest trading partners, risked cutting off supplies, its agriculture minister told Reuters.