Russia urges Iran to prevent renewed fighting, offers help with settlement


Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that it is important to prevent a new round of fighting and said Moscow is ready to help support a settlement.
"S. Lavrov emphasised the importance of preventing a recurrence of armed confrontation and once again confirmed Russia's unwavering readiness to assist in resolving the crisis, which has no military solution," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in an account of the telephone conversation.
According to the readout, Lavrov welcomed efforts aimed at “long-term stabilization” and warned against renewed escalation in the conflict.