Iran Maintains Stance on Hormuz Strait
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials on international and regional issues, with a focus on de-escalation in the area and the situation in the Gulf, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz and the crisis with the United States. Lavrov emphasized that the situation in the Middle East is on the brink of all-out war, calling for addressing the root causes of the conflict. The discussions also cover Iran's relations with the United States and Israel, with Tehran reaffirming its refusal to relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz, which it considers strategic, and stating that it will not allow Western pressures to undermine its interests. Meanwhile, tensions with Ukraine are escalating, with Iran accusing Kyiv of threatening the security of the Caspian Sea, while Moscow and Tehran stress the importance of regional coordination and continuing to support cooperation on security and economic matters, amid ongoing U.S. pressures on Iran.
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