Russia calls for "immediate cessation" of hostilities in Persian Gulf, slams US-Israel "military venture"

Moscow [Russia], March 20 (ANI): Expressing serious concern over the 'ongoing armed confrontation' in the Persian Gulf, Russia has called for an immediate end to hostilities, characterising the situation as 'unprovoked aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. ' In a statement posted on X, the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasised the growing risks of escalation and the impact on regional stability.