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Lavrov, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Framework Agreement Home / World Share Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Wednesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the US-Iranian framework agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry cited by Reuters. During the call, Lavrov informed Araghchi that Moscow is prepared to offer assistance. Earlier on Sunday, American and Iranian officials announced they had reached an agreement on a framework to conclude hostilities between the two countries, lift the US blockade on Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is ready to support efforts to resolve the crisis "based on its unique experience and specialized knowledge." In a separate statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that during the call, Araghchi reviewed the details of the memorandum, emphasizing the United States' responsibility to implement its provisions, while also underscoring the necessity of a complete halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. International Support for the Agreement The ministry added that the two sides di…

Iran's Foreign Minister Briefs Russian FM Lavrov on Interim Deal With U ... June 17, 2026 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Kremlin.ru; Interkomitet.ru Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov by phone on the framework agreement aimed at ending the war with the United States, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Lavrov expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, which is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. The agreement “is intended to formalize an end to the conflict in the Middle East and pave the way for negotiations on a comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Lavrov praised the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar, and reaffirmed Moscow’s own readiness to help resolve the conflict. He also called on Israel and “all parties to the armed conflict” to comply with the memorandum. According to Iranian media reports , Lavrov and Araghchi highlighted the need for international backing of the memorandum, including from the UN Security Council. “The U.S. bears responsibility for ens…

Araghchi briefs Lavrov on US-Iran deal, calls for peace in Lebanon Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation to discuss the preliminary agreement recently reached between Iran and the United States. During the call, Araghchi briefed Lavrov on the details of the memorandum of understanding and underlined the importance of ensuring a complete halt to Israeli military actions in Lebanon. Russia Fully Backs Implementation of Iran-US Understanding Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone call today, discussing the Islamabad memorandum of understanding and regional bilateral issues.pic.twitter.com/20Pja7DRA7 — Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN)June 17, 2026 Lavrov welcomed the completion of the draft agreement and reiterated Russia’s full backing for the implementation of the deal, according to Tasnim News Agency. Both ministers also urged the international community, along with the United Nations Security Council, to support the agreement, stressing that continued diplomatic efforts remain essential for achieving lasting peace and regional stability. …

Russia ready to assist Iran, US in reaching long-term agreement — diplomat Russia's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneyeva reiterated Russia’s updated concept of collective security for the Persian Gulf area, which was handed over to its Arab and Iranian partners in late May

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone ... On June 17, Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, at the Iranian side’s initiative. Iran’s Foreign Minister briefed Minister Lavrov on progress in preparing a memorandum of understanding, which is intended to formalise an end to the conflict in the Middle East and pave the way for negotiations on a comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States. Minister Lavrov expressed support for the understandings reached through the effective mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region. He underscored the importance of compliance by all parties to the armed conflict, including Israel. Russia’s continued readiness to assist in efforts to resolve the Iranian crisis, drawing on its unique experience and expertise, was also reaffirmed. 1of1photos in album RUSSIA-US RELATIONS In recent years, Russian-American relations, which are a critical pillar of global security and stability, have dramatically declined due to differences in the countries’ approaches to resolving a number of international problems and Washington’s deliber…

Russia expects US-Iran memorandum to prevent resumption of violence — Lavrov Earlier this week, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon

Hope And Fear In Iran As Russia's Lavrov Visits Tehran Share Share Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, after a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, said Tehran would not bow to pressure from the United States, a day after Washingtonimposednew sanctions on Iran's oil industry. Lavrov's one-day trip to Tehran on February 25 comes a week after the first high-level talks between Moscow and Washington in three years. The talks in Saudi Arabia on February 18 have raised hopes of a reset between Russia and the United States after tensions soared following the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Analysts said the meeting in Tehran could be the Kremlin checking in to make sure Iran's stance on key issues is in line with Moscow -- especially regarding relations with Washington -- or that Lavrov could be delivering a message from the Saudi Arabian talks. The potential rapprochement has fueledconcernsin Iran that Moscow could abandon Tehran, an ally, to revive relations with Washington. Others in the Islamic republic hope Moscow can mediate an end to the standoff between Iran and the United States. “They tend to send some diplomats to Iran at least assu…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Briefs Russian FM Lavrov on Interim Deal With U.S. Sergei Lavrov expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, which is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Russia’s Iran tactics at UN helps prevent talks from collapsing — MFA According to Kirill Logvinov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations, recent reports of an Iran-US deal on peace agreements confirm that Russia’s approach is correct

Russia Responds to Trump-Iran Deal—'Peace Is Still Fragile' - Newsweek By Steve Mollman Weekend Editor 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russia has taken a cautious but measured stance following President Donald Trump ’s announcement of a U.S.-Iran deal to end months of conflict , Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressing hope the agreement will soon be formalized while signaling that its success is far from guaranteed. The deal, which Trump declared “complete," is intended to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical global shipping artery that has been disrupted during the conflict. Preparations are underway for a formal signing in Switzerland later this week, even as key details remain unresolved. Russian Response Signals Cautious Support Lavrov said Monday that Moscow hopes the framework agreement reached by Washington and Tehran will soon be translated into a signed document, emphasizing the importance of turning political announcements into concrete action. Read More on News “We hope that everything announced today…wil…

Lavrov discusses Persian Gulf situation with Bahraini foreign minister The foreign ministers stressed the need for a strict compliance by all parties involved in the armed confrontation with the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran