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Russia has evacuated more than 100 women and children from its embassy in Tehran amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The embassy said on social media that the evacuation took place between March 3 and 4, with the evacuees flown back to Russia for safety. The operation primarily focused on non-essential personnel, leaving core staff to continue operations at the embassy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, cited by the state-run TASS news agency, confirmed that the “core staff remains at the embassy,” ensuring that diplomatic functions continue despite the regional tensions.
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The evacuation comes as the war in the Middle East intensifies, with recent military strikes affecting multiple countries, including Iran, Israel, and surrounding Gulf states. Countries worldwide have been monitoring the situation closely, with several urging their citizens to leave conflict zones.
Russia’s move mirrors similar actions by other nations seeking to safeguard their citizens in Tehran, highlighting growing concerns over security for foreign diplomatic missions.
Analysts suggest that the evacuation reflects the unpredictable nature of the conflict and the increasing risk to embassies in volatile regions, signalling potential disruptions to international diplomacy.
Officials stressed that the remaining embassy staff would maintain essential operations and continue providing consular services to Russian nationals in Iran, even as tensions remain high.
