Russia on Friday hit out at Israel and the United States over the Middle East conflict. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova alleged that the February 28 strikes on Iran were carried out by Washington DC to serve Israel's interests, which "historically ignored the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty". The Russian diplomat accused the United States of supporting 'aggression' against Iran. Zakharova, however responded to Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran, expressing hope that both the sides would "succeed in resolving the existing differences and reaching final agreements".