Russia Steps Into US-Iran Hormuz Standoff, Lavrov Calls For Agreements To Become Reality
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for agreements between the United States and Iran aimed at reducing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz to be implemented, as Moscow pushes for a broader security framework in the Gulf. Speaking in Manama, Lavrov argued that regional security should include both Arab Gulf states and Iran, alongside neighbouring countries including Iraq and Jordan. He said outside powers should support that process rather than pursue their own “unilateral geopolitical agendas.”
Russia has promoted what it calls a collective-security framework for the Gulf for…
Read the full report on The Times Of India
Story file
- Section
- World
- First reported by
- The Times Of India
- Reporter
- timesofindia.com
- Published
- Monday, 19 October 2026, 6:30 am IST
- Coverage
- One outlet so far
How this page works. The Headline Update lists this report from The Times Of India with a short summary and a link to the original. The original reporting and photograph belong to the publisher. Spotted an error in our summary? Tell our corrections desk.
