# Lavrov says Trump’s approach to Iran’s leadership harms regional stability

https://mins.news/en/item/105259

- TASS, 2026-10-18 15:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2203811

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said US President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran’s leadership does not help the region reach peace agreements. He said US and Israeli actions run counter to principles for ending hostilities through mutual respect, recognition of sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution.

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