Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation to discuss the situation in the Persian Gulf.
"On March 23, at the initiative of the Iranian side, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi hold a telephone conversation. The parties disccused the situation in the Persian Gulf zone, which has deteriorated as a result of the aggression of the USA and Israel," the Russian MFA informed.
During the exchange, Araghchi thanked the Russian leadership for the significant diplomatic support and humanitarian aid provided to the Islamic Republic.
Lavrov emphasized the categorical inacceptability of strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, specifically mentioning the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. He pointed out that such actions "create unacceptable risks for the safety of Russian personnel and are fraught with catastrophic environmental consequences for all countries in the region without exception."
Concerns Regarding the Caspian Region
Both Russia and Iran are concerned about the dangerous spread of the conflict into the Caspian Sea area. "Mutual concern was expressed about the dangerous spread of the conflict, provoked by Washington and Tel Aviv, to the Caspian aquarium," the diplomatic department noted.
The Russian side stressed the necessity for an "immediate cessation of hostilities and a political settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of all involved parties, above all Iran." The ministry concluded that Russia will be guided by this position within the UN Security Council as well.
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Based on materials from TASS