Russia’s foreign minister is in Tehran for his first trip since the escalation of hostilities between the U.S. and Israel targeting Iran, marking a significant diplomatic move amid rising regional tensions. The visit comes as Tehran faces heightened pressure following a series of attacks attributed to Israel, raising questions about Moscow’s role in mediating or responding to the conflict. Analysts are watching closely to see whether the high-level engagement signals deeper cooperation between Russia and Iran in the face of Western actions. The meeting could offer clues about how both nations plan to navigate the unfolding crisis.


Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov is in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran.