Russia for immediate cessation of hostilities in Gulf, warns disruption in fuel exports
International 02 Mar, 2026

Russia for immediate cessation of hostilities in Gulf, warns disruption in fuel exports

Business Aajkal, Moscow, 02 March 2026: Russia on Sunday called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East, urging all sides to return to diplomatic negotiations. The appeal came after Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military bases in neighboring countries.
The escalation followed the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday. The strike was described as a joint operation involving Israel and the United States. In response, Iran vowed revenge and intensified its military actions on Sunday.
In an official statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said:
“We call for an immediate de-escalation, a cessation of hostilities, and a return to the political and diplomatic process to resolve the existing problems based on the UN Charter and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).”
Moscow emphasized that any resolution must take into account “the legitimate interests of all Gulf states,” signaling concern over the widening regional impact of the conflict.

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