Russian foreign minister to visit Iran as Moscow seeks mediation role

Iran's foreign ministry confirmed that Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is expected to meet Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday. The visit is linked to Moscow's reported effort to mediate in a war.

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1. 19 Oct, 08:14 UTCIran confirms Lavrov visit

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