Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely, says Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
Araghchi hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Iran on Monday (October 19, 2026), in his first visit since the outbreak of the conflict.
The Hindu reports: Araghchi hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Iran on Monday (October 19, 2026), in his first visit since the outbreak of the conflict.
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