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Lavrov Advocates for Regional-Led Iran Nuclear Settlement

Sep 15, 2026 08:14 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,nuclear_program,russia,iran,regional_stability

Summary

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that progress in the Iran nuclear settlement should be driven by regional states, noting opposition from certain countries. This reflects Russia's diplomatic positioning to influence the trajectory of Iran-Israel tensions and nuclear negotiations, potentially complicating Western-led diplomatic efforts.

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The Russian foreign minister noted that some states clearly oppose the process

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Advocated for regional states to lead the Iran settlement process, highlighting opposition from other states.

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