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Key Takeaways
- Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
- They discussed the situation in the Middle East.
- Phone conversation occurred on Tuesday.
Phone conversation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
“Russian, Iranian FMs discuss Mideast situation over phone - Global Times WORLD / MID-EAST Russian, Iranian FMs discuss Mideast situation over phone By Xinhua Published: Mar 11, 2026 12:29 AM Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the situation in the Middle East”
Ministry assessment
The two sides exchanged views on the regional situation, which has sharply deteriorated following the unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Russia's position
Lavrov reiterated Russia's principled position in favor of a swift de-escalation and a return to a political and diplomatic settlement, said the statement.
“Russian, Iranian FMs discuss Mideast situation over phone - Global Times WORLD / MID-EAST Russian, Iranian FMs discuss Mideast situation over phone By Xinhua Published: Mar 11, 2026 12:29 AM Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the situation in the Middle East”
Russia remains ready to help facilitate such efforts while taking into account the security interests of Iran and its neighbors, it added.
Earlier phone call
Previously, Lavrov and Araghchi held a phone conversation on Feb. 28, during which the Russian minister condemned the U.S. and Israeli raids on Iran.
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