Why it matters:
The call underscores growing coordination between Tehran and Moscow as Iran pursues diplomatic engagement while warning it will respond decisively to any military threats from Washington.
The big picture:
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the discussion took into account the outcome of recent indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations in Geneva.
Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s support for a political and diplomatic resolution that respects Iran’s legitimate rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The exchange comes amid renewed rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening possible military action against Iran.
What they’re saying:
Russia’s Foreign Ministry:
Moscow supports negotiations aimed at reaching “fair political and diplomatic solutions” that respect Iran’s lawful rights and adhere to NPT principles.
Key points:
- Tehran maintains its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and conducted under IAEA safeguards.
- Russia has consistently backed Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy while opposing unilateral Western pressure.
- Iranian officials say threats of force violate international law and undermine diplomatic efforts.
Between the lines:
Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council:
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not initiate any war, but it will deliver a decisive response to any act of aggression.”
Iravani’s warning came a day after President Trump suggested Washington could use the U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean in the event of an attack on Iran. However, there is a growing dispute over the possible use of British military bases in U.S. strikes against Iran, according to reports.
Go deeper:
Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva are seen as a potential pathway to reducing tensions, though significant differences remain.
The latest exchange between Tehran and Moscow signals deeper strategic alignment as both countries confront Western sanctions and pressure campaigns.
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