Russia Ready to Help Settle Iran-Saudi Differences 

Moscow is ready to mediate in the contacts between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Tuesday, adding that the current problems between the two regional heavyweights should be resolved through dialogue.
The Wall Street Journal reported on November 1 that Saudi Arabia had shared intelligence with the United States about an “imminent attack” from Iran on targets within its territory. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that western countries are deliberately escalating the atmosphere against Iran by claiming that Tehran is preparing to strike Saudi Arabia. 
“We have always been ready and are making efforts to play a certain intermediary role, if it is required by our friends both in Riyadh and in Tehran,” Bogdanov said, commenting on the recent escalation in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The diplomat said Russia urges the countries to resolve all issues through negotiations.
“We are in contact with both our Saudi and Iranian friends. We advocate that all contradictions and misunderstandings that arise should be resolved at the negotiating table within the framework of a constructive dialogue,” Bogdanov said.