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Russian FM Lavrov scheduled for high-level talks in Tehran with Pezeshkian and Araghchi

Oct 18, 2026 12:36 PM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy, russia-iran, foreign-policy, regional-stability

Summary

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to visit Tehran on October 19 to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This diplomatic engagement signals continued coordination between Moscow and Tehran, potentially reinforcing Iran's strategic position amid regional tensions and offering a channel for Russian diplomatic influence in the Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi

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Russia NEUTRAL

Scheduled a high-level visit by Foreign Minister Lavrov to Tehran to hold talks with Iranian leadership.

Iran NEUTRAL

Set to receive Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and hold talks with President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi.

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