Russia's Lavrov Visits Tehran, Accuses US and Israel of Aggression
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Both ministers called for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts and the Iran-US dispute. Lavrov accused the US and Israel of illegal aggression against Iran, while Araghchi condemned Israel's expansionist policies and the "genocide of Palestinians." The leaders also discussed cooperation on regional security, Ukraine, and economic ties, with Lavrov promising continued Russian economic engagement with Iran.
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- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19 for talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
- Lavrov accused the US and Israel of illegal aggression against Iran during a joint press conference.
- Araghchi called for an end to Israeli expansionism and the "genocide of Palestinians."
- Both ministers advocated for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts and the Iran-US dispute.
- Discussions also covered the Strait of Hormuz, the Caucasus, Ukraine, and bilateral economic relations.
- Lavrov assured Iran that Russia would continue to fulfill economic and investment agreements.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Monday, October 19, for a working visit and held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. At a joint press conference, both ministers advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Iran and the United States. Lavrov accused Israel of destabilizing the Middle East situation. According to Iranian state television, Lavrov arrived in the Iranian capital in the afternoon. The visit is part of regular consultations between Moscow and Tehran on bilateral relations and regional security.
Lavrov stated that Russia is prepared to help find a mutually acceptable solution to the Iran-US conflict. He emphasized the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and secure guarantees against future military strikes on Iran, as reported by TASS. The Russian minister also claimed that Moscow had prevented attempts at the UN to justify what he termed illegal aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. He added that Russia had provided humanitarian aid to Tehran, including medicine and food.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that Tehran and Moscow share a common position on resolving regional conflicts, stating that regional problems require diplomatic solutions, not military ones. Araghchi called for an end to military actions in the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Yemen. He accused Israel of expansionist policies and demanded an end to what he described as the genocide of Palestinians.
The foreign ministers also discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Caucasus, and the prospects for negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Araghchi highlighted the importance of cooperation with Moscow for regional stability. The war in Ukraine and economic relations were also on the agenda. Lavrov assured that Russia would continue to fulfill its economic and investment agreements with Iran, despite the tense situation. Interfax previously reported that Lavrov's itinerary also included a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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