Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely, says Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that relations between Russia and Iran have reached an unprecedented level of closeness during a meeting with Sergey Lavrov. The two nations are discussing cooperation across various sectors, including nuclear energy and regional security, amid ongoing global sanctions.
Why it matters
The deepening alliance between Russia and Iran signals a significant shift in geopolitical alignments, particularly regarding their influence in the Middle East and opposition to Western policies.
Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely, says Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi left Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shake hands after their meeting at Iran's Foreign Ministry in Tehran, on October 19, 2026. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/nvtmm2/article71603314.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Iran_Russia__357.jpg Vahid Salemi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shake hands after their meeting at Iran's Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Araghchi hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Iran on Monday (October 19, 2026), in his first visit since the outbreak of the conflict Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (October 20, 2026)that Russia and Iran have “never” worked so closely, as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role in the Middle East war. Mr.
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