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Iran and Russia Discuss Maritime Security and Middle East Stability
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Tehran on October 19, 2026, to discuss bilateral ties, Middle East security, and global challenges. They emphasized diplomatic solutions for regional conflicts and agreed on the importance of their strategic partnership.
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- 01Iranian and Russian foreign ministers met in Tehran on October 19, 2026, for high-level talks.
- 02The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, Middle East security, and global political challenges.
- 03Both nations agreed that regional disputes require diplomatic solutions, not force.
- 04Iran raised concerns about recent attacks on commercial ships in the Caspian Sea.
- 05Iran blamed the US and Israel for regional instability and cited economic sanctions as a destabilizing factor.
- 06The countries reaffirmed their commitment to a multipolar world order and cooperation in international bodies like BRICS and SCO.
The talks also addressed maritime security in the Caspian Sea and the situations in Yemen, Gaza, and Afghanistan, with Iran blaming the US and Israel for regional instability.
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