Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. (AFP file photo)
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Russia Reaffirms Iran Ties Amid US Threats, Calls American Colleagues 'Unreliable'

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Moscow will continue cooperation with Iran despite US threats of military action and economic pressure.
  • Lavrov criticized Washington's approach, calling US actions damaging to international stability and accusing them of abandoning principles.
  • He emphasized that Russia would implement bilateral agreements with Tehran, asserting no external power could alter their relationship.
  • Lavrov pointed to US actions against Venezuela and Iran as weakening international law and damaging Washington's credibility.
  • Comments come amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with President Trump warning of 'strong action' and tariffs against nations dealing with Tehran.

Why It Matters: Russia firmly backs Iran, dismissing US threats as unreliable and detrimental to global stability and international law.

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