Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports - Reuters

Russia is requesting a temporary ceasefire from the United States and Israel to allow Russian personnel to evacuate from Iran's nuclear facility, according to Russian state news agency RIA. The request suggests Russian nationals are stationed at the Iranian nuclear site and face potential danger amid escalating military tensions in the region. A ceasefire pause would allow Moscow to safely remove its staff before hostilities resume, highlighting the practical complications that arise when multiple countries have personnel and interests at sensitive facilities during conflicts. The appeal underscores how the broader regional military confrontation affects third-party nations with operational presence in Iran. The outcome of this request remains unclear, and it is unknown whether the US or Israel have responded to the Russian request.