On May 1, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, spoke over the phone.
Building on the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abbas Araghchi in St Petersburg on April 27, 2026, the two Ministers continued a detailed exchange of views on the prospects for a complete cessation of hostilities and the stabilisation of the military and political situation in the Middle East. Their discussions covered issues including the freedom of navigation and a resolution of the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear programme.
Russia expressed its support for ongoing mediation efforts.
The Sides reaffirmed their readiness to make every effort to facilitate a political and diplomatic process in order to reach lasting agreements aimed at establishing long-term peace in the region.
Special attention was given to the safe passage of Russian ships and cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.
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