Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two diplomats reviewed developments following what Moscow described as “unprovoked armed aggression” by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The ministry said both sides stressed that the military actions violate fundamental principles of international law and carry serious repercussions for regional stability.
Lavrov reiterated Russia’s position in favour of de-escalation, calling for restraint, a halt to the use of force and a shift toward a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict. He also expressed Moscow’s readiness to assist in efforts aimed at stabilising the situation.
The statement further highlighted the importance of safeguarding civilians and protecting civilian infrastructure throughout the region.
The talks come after the US and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on Saturday, killing several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran has since retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US-linked facilities in Gulf states.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington aims to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and naval power, while insisting that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
The escalation occurred despite ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, which were being mediated by Oman prior to the US Israeli attack on Iran