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Monday, April 20, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 20, 2026
Russia’s Lavrov, Iran’s Araghchi spoke on Monday, Moscow’s foreign ministry says
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday, Russia’s foreign ministry says.
Lavrov reiterated the need to uphold the ceasefire and stressed the importance of continued diplomatic efforts, while the Iranian side confirmed its readiness to do everything in its power to ensure the uninterrupted passage of Russian ships and cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.
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