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Russian FM Lavrov urges de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict

Apr 13, 2026 06:56 PM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,de-escalation,russia,iran,conflict-management

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to assert that the Iran-Israel conflict has no military solution. Moscow is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed escalation, signaling a desire to stabilize the regional security environment without direct military intervention.

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Lavrov tells Iran conflict has ‘no military solution’ Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that the conflict has “no military solution” and urged efforts to prevent any renewed escalation, Russia’s foreign ministry said. Lavrov also reaffirmed Moscow’...

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Russia MEDIATOR

Urged efforts to prevent renewed escalation and stated the conflict has no military solution.

Iran NEUTRAL

Received diplomatic engagement from Russia regarding the conflict trajectory.

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