Russian and Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Diplomatic Solutions Amid Regional Tensions

Moscow. A telephone conversation took place between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers held a detailed discussion on the possibility of finding a diplomatic solution to the ongoing military and political crisis in Iran. 

Russia commented that the actions taken by the United States and Israel against Iran were unwarranted and have added complexity to the region. During the talks, both sides exchanged views on bringing the conflict onto a political track, taking into account international law and the interests of neighboring countries. 

Lavrov also provided information regarding the latest humanitarian aid sent from Russia to Iran. Although Russia and Iran have a strategic partnership agreement in political, economic, military, and energy sectors, this does not include a direct mutual defense pact. 

Meanwhile, at the G7 meeting underway in France, European foreign ministers demanded proof from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Russia's alleged support for Iran. According to security sources, it is claimed that Russia is providing secret satellite images to Iran to target US forces and is offering technical assistance to make Iranian drones more powerful. 

Previously, the US administration had expressed suspicion that Russia was directly assisting Iran in the war. However, Russia has maintained that its assistance is limited to humanitarian and strategic partnership matters.