Russia’s Lavrov to Iranian counterpart: Fighting must not resume, Moscow ready to help

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. (REUTERS)
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. (REUTERS)
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Updated 14 April 2026
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Russia’s Lavrov to Iranian counterpart: Fighting must not resume, Moscow ready to help

Russia’s Lavrov to Iranian counterpart: Fighting must not resume, Moscow ready to help
  • The Ministry said Araqchi related to Lavrov details of US-Iranian talks in Pakistan at the weekend, which failed ​to achieve ​a solution
  • “Sergei Lavrov emphasized the importance of preventing a recurrence ⁠of armed confrontation ‌and ‌once again ​confirmed Russia’s ‌unwavering readiness to ‌assist in resolving the crisis

MOSCOW: ‌Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Iranian ​counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Monday that it was important to guard against any resumption of ‌hostilities in the ‌Middle ​East ‌and ⁠said ​Russia stood ⁠ready to help with a settlement.
“S. Lavrov emphasized the importance of preventing a recurrence ⁠of armed confrontation ‌and ‌once again ​confirmed Russia’s ‌unwavering readiness to ‌assist in resolving the crisis, which has no military solution,” ‌Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in an account ⁠of ⁠the telephone conversation.
The Ministry said Araqchi related to Lavrov details of US-Iranian talks in Pakistan at the weekend, which failed ​to achieve ​a solution.