🗣️ Key points from Lavrov’s statements at a press conference following talks in Tehran with the Iranian Foreign Minister:

▪️ Russia has no intention of abandoning its economic agreements with Iran;

▪️ Russian specialists are gradually returning to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant;

▪️ Russia is prepared to assist regarding the conflict between the U.S. and Iran; it is important to return to the pre-crisis situation in the Strait of Hormuz;

▪️ There are attempts to sideline the Palestinian issue; both Russia and Iran advocate for the firm implementation of relevant resolutions;

▪️ Lavrov noted that he briefed Araghchi on the evolving situation surrounding Ukraine;

▪️ The religious factor is one of the triggers for the crisis in Ukraine;

▪️ Russia is fighting for the rights of Russian speakers in territories controlled by Zelensky;

▪️ The West would prefer it if Ukraine, rather than upholding Christian values, embraced the kind of "free-thinking" currently being promoted in Europe;

▪️ As a serious state, Russia desires price stability in global markets;

▪️ Russia welcomes the announcement regarding the formation of a "Mecca Pact";

▪️ Lavrov expressed hope that Pezeshkian will be able to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.