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

https://mins.news/en/video/106542

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-19 15:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR5ldwFZ2l4

> 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.

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