Lavrov began his itinerary with a stop in Manama, Bahrain, to participate in the GCC-Russia Strategic Dialogue before flying to Tehran. Moscow is positioning itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington while US-Iran negotiations remain stalled. Some geopolitical observers suggest the visit may involve efforts to broker the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has indicated could occur within six days.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russian FM Lavrov Lands in Tehran for First Visit Since War Began
Geopolitics2 days ago
President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are holding discussions with Sergey Lavrov following the Russian diplomacy chief's arrival in the Iranian capital on Monday. The talks focus on bilateral agreements and regional stability, specifically efforts to mitigate tensions that Russia's TASS news agency says were created by the US and Israel. This visit is the first official trip by Lavrov to Iran since the outbreak of the war.
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