Dozens of Israeli passengers arriving from Tel Aviv were detained on Sunday at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport and questioned by Russian authorities over alleged connections to the ongoing war involving Iran. The group, estimated at around 40 people, was held for approximately five hours after landing, according to reports first published by Russian opposition outlet Mediazona.

During the detention, passengers were reportedly denied access to food, water, and bathroom facilities. Security officials demanded that individuals unlock their mobile phones, but passengers refused. Authorities then required that all devices be turned off, according to a source cited in the report.

Passengers were called in individually for what officials described as “conversations.” During questioning, some were told that “Iran is Russia’s ally, and Iran’s enemy is our enemy too.” Others said officials told them, “You are not welcome” and “You came for nothing.”

There were no indications that any of the passengers were formally accused of wrongdoing. Following the questioning, they were required to sign documents warning about potential violations of Russian law before being released. A source cited in the report said officials behaved “very politely and carefully” while distributing the documents, and no deportations were confirmed.

As of Monday, neither the Israeli Foreign Ministry nor Russian authorities had publicly responded to the incident. The detentions come as Russia and Iran maintain close strategic ties, including coordination on regional and military issues.