Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?
- Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and experience of past negotiations could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
- Published On 22 Oct 2026This week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov travelled to Iran, where he met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and several other officials.
- The visit came on the tail of two meetings between Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 8 and September 1.
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- Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and experience of past negotiations could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
- Published On 22 Oct 2026This week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov travelled to Iran, where he met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and several other officials.
- The visit came on the tail of two meetings between Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 8 and September 1.
Sources: Al Jazeera