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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Russian FM Lavrov scheduled for bilateral talks with Iranian counterpart

Oct 16, 2026 09:41 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy, russia-iran, bilateral-talks, regional-stability

Summary

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to visit Iran on October 19 to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This diplomatic engagement signals continued high-level coordination between Moscow and Tehran, potentially reinforcing the strategic partnership amid ongoing regional tensions involving Israel and US interests.

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The Russian foreign minister will have a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi

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Russia NEUTRAL

Scheduled a working visit by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Iran for bilateral meetings.

Iran NEUTRAL

Confirmed the meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.

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