WorldIran and Russia’s foreign ministers condemn US-Israeli attacks and urge regional diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed their strategic partnership after meeting in Tehran on Monday, pledging stronger economic, trade and technological ties. At a joint news conference, they condemned US and Israeli military actions against Iran, blaming them for instability in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi said the talks addressed Iran-US negotiations, Ukraine and regional conflicts.