The Belarusian Belta state news agency and a senior Ukrainian official reported that four planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus on Saturday. David Arakhamia, a top Ukrainian peace negotiator, stated that the fourth plane landed in Gomel.

The residents left the town on Friday during a US-backed local ceasefire, which was described as the first of its kind and the longest humanitarian pause in the war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran demands a reduction in US forces in the region as a condition for settlement. He added that Iran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts these conditions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Tehran does not rule out an attack and is prepared for all scenarios. He described US outreach as a positive step while an Iranian delegation was in Qatar for talks.

The Belarusian Belta state news agency and a senior Ukrainian official reported that four planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus. David Arakhamia, a top Ukrainian peace negotiator, stated that the final plane landed in Gomel.

The residents had left the town during a US-backed local ceasefire, which was described as the first of its kind and the longest humanitarian pause in the war.