Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely, says Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Russia and Iran have never worked as closely together as they currently are. The remarks were made during a meeting in Iran on Monday, October 19, 2026, where Araghchi hosted his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.
The diplomatic engagement marks Lavrov's first visit to the country since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict, underscoring the strengthening ties and deepening strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow as highlighted by senior officials from both nations.
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