Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Iranian FM Araghchi Discuss West Asia Tensions in Phone Call
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Russia warns US/Israel actions could spur Iran nukes; Putin condemns Khamenei's 'cynical murder'
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Firstpost•04-03-2026, 08:05
Russia warns US/Israel actions could spur Iran nukes; Putin condemns Khamenei's 'cynical murder'
•Russian FM Lavrov and Iranian FM Araghchi discussed West Asia, noting US/Israel attacks undermine international law.
•Russia advocates de-escalation and political settlement, offering to mediate between the three sides.
•Moscow warned that US/Israel actions could inadvertently push Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, as the US doesn't attack nuclear-armed nations.
•Lavrov stated Russia has no evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons, highlighting Israel as the region's only nuclear power.
•President Putin condemned the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family as a "cynical murder" violating human morality and international law, expressing condolences to Masoud Pezeshkian.