# Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi praises talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov

https://mins.news/en/item/106473

- TASS, 2026-10-19 15:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204263

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described his meeting in Tehran with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as productive. He said the countries’ strategic relationship had reached a new level through implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. Lavrov’s visit was also set to address steps to de-escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf.

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