Araghchi, Lavrov discuss Strait of Hormuz and contacts with US, Iranian foreign ministry says
Iran's foreign minister emphasized that Tehran has shown a serious approach in diplomatic efforts, according to Iran's MFA.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed the Strait of Hormuz and contacts with the United States, according to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by TASS.
Araghchi emphasized that Iran had already demonstrated a serious approach in the diplomatic arena, the ministry said, in remarks relayed through the report.
Diplomatic contacts continue
The discussion between the two top diplomats touched on the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, as well as the state of contacts between Iran and the United States. TASS's report did not specify further details of the conversation, including any outcomes or agreements reached.
The exchange reflects continued diplomatic engagement between Iran and Russia amid ongoing regional tensions. No additional information was provided in the available report regarding the format of the discussion, such as whether it took place by phone or in person, or its exact timing.
Further details on the broader context of Iran-US contacts referenced by Araghchi were not included in the report.
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