# Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?

https://mins.news/en/item/110760

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 08:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/22/can-russia-broker-a-new-us-iran-deal?traffic_source=rss

> Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiating experience could give Moscow an advantage as a mediator. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran this week and met President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials. Media reports say Moscow has offered to mediate talks on a possible US-Iran nuclear deal.

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