Russia has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East following joint US-Israel airstrikes on Iran that entered their third day on Saturday. The strikes, which Iran has been responding to, reportedly targeted several civilian areas, including a girls’ school where nearly a hundred people were killed on the first day. Moscow strongly condemned attacks on civilian targets and urged all sides to halt hostilities immediately.

In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that no attack on civilian targets, whether in Iran or Arab countries, can be justified. The ministry further stressed that diplomatic solutions, rather than military actions, should be pursued to de-escalate tensions in the region. The ongoing conflict has heightened international concern over the growing instability in the Middle East.

The statement reflects Russia’s position as tensions continue to rise, with global actors expressing alarm over the humanitarian toll and potential regional repercussions of the conflict.