Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the United States was seeking to take control of the vital oil route through the Strait of Hormuz as the primary objective of its aggression on Iranian soil.

Lavrov defends Iran’s inalienable right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, saying Russia accepts any decision that suits the Iranian side.

The Russian ambassador to Tehran says the US has not realized yet that the language of force against Iran will not work.

Abbas Araghchi has warned against the perilous consequences of provocative US actions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Moscow warns Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat could destabilize global markets.  ‎

Iran’s Pezeshkian and Russia’s Putin discuss ideas for boosting stability and security in the region.

Mikhail Ulyanov has reacted to US vice president’s remarks about failing to reach an agreement with Iran in the latest round of talks, saying multi-layered discussions are essential for meaningful outcomes.