Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to Visit Tehran for Talks

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday, October 19, 2026, for a working trip. He will meet and confer with Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This announcement was made by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Mehr News Agency, citing Interfax.

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on Friday that current international and regional issues, with a focus on developments surrounding Iran, will be examined during the meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Russia. Zakharova further indicated that Russia’s efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and the implementation of agreements reached during recent high-level contacts would also be addressed.

The spokesperson added that further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow, and exploring practical steps to expand bilateral cooperation, will be among the other key topics of discussion.

Prior to his trip to Tehran, Lavrov is slated to visit Bahrain on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to participate in a new round of discussions between Russia and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf.