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Lavrov in Tehran discussed strategic partnership and regional agenda with Pezeshkian

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, where he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei. The discussions covered bilateral partnership, energy, transport and trade, as well as the situation in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.

Otabek Yusupov
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Iran welcomes regional security initiatives without the presence of foreign forces, Araghchi says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran, said that Iran supports any initiatives to ensure security based on the region's own capabilities without the presence of foreign forces. He also noted that Tehran and Moscow share aligned positions on the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

Otabek Yusupov
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Lavrov in Tehran Promised Support for Iran Hours After Trump's Statements About Moscow's 'Little' Help to Tehran

Sergey Lavrov, at a joint press conference with Abbas Araghchi, stated that 'Iran's cause, like Russia's cause, is a just cause,' accused the US and Israel of unleashing a military campaign, and promised to continue supporting Tehran, including economic agreements. Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia is doing 'very little' to help Iran, and that he wants to keep the situation that way, defending the refusal to impose new sanctions on Moscow for the sake of Ukraine talks.

Otabek Yusupov
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Lavrov in Tehran: Russia will fulfill economic agreements with Iran despite the 'difficult situation'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, stated that Moscow does not intend to abandon economic and investment agreements with Tehran. He noted trade growth, the return of specialists to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, work on the Rasht—Astara railway, and also discussed security in the Persian Gulf and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Head of Iran Air: 20 to 30 aircraft destroyed in war with US and Israel

Taher Abdolhai, CEO of the state airline Iran Air, said that between 20 and 30 aircraft were destroyed during the war with the US and Israel, with a total of 70–80 aircraft attacked. According to him, Iran needs about 1,000 passenger aircraft but has only around 300, of which 130–140 were operational before the war.

Aziz Karimov
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Germany Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Plans to Attack Supporters of Israel

The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador over alleged plans of assassination attempts against pro-Israel figures. Earlier, a Hamburg court sentenced two men to 8.5 and 4.5 years in prison for plotting against the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, and the head of the German-Israeli Society, Volker Beck. According to the prosecution, one of the convicted men received instructions from the Quds Force. Tehran has previously rejected such accusations.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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IRGC: Tanker hits mine and catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that an oil tanker in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine, causing a fire on board the vessel. According to the IRGC, the tanker had switched off all positioning and navigation systems since the start of its voyage and attempted to pass along an 'unauthorized' southern route. This is already the third such incident in several days.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Iran's Foreign Minister Accused Netanyahu of Trying to Drag the US into a New War to Evade Court

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to drag the United States into a new war with Iran in order to avoid legal consequences for himself. The statement came after Donald Trump backed Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections on October 27 and warned of possible military action against Tehran.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Murder of 28-year-old Maryam Yarmohammadi on Kishm Island sparks new wave of discussion about 'honor killings' in Iran

28-year-old mother of two Maryam Yarmohammadi was killed on October 5 by her brother and husband on Kishm Island in southern Iran; both were detained. The murder caused a public outcry: some expressed grief and anger, others blamed the victim. Human rights activists point to gaps in the system of protecting women and justice, while statistics show the scale of the problem.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections

Donald Trump announced his 'full and unconditional' support for Benjamin Netanyahu nine days before Israel's parliamentary elections, breaking months of silence. He tied the endorsement to the joint fight against Iran and warned that if another candidate wins, the US is 'not inclined' to take on that job itself. Netanyahu thanked Trump; his main rival Gadi Eisenkot said the leader is chosen by the Israeli people. Polls show neither bloc winning a majority of 61 seats.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Vance admits 'mistakes and fundamental failures' in US conduct of war with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance, at a CBS News town hall, admitted there were 'many mistakes and many fundamental failures' in the conduct of the war with Iran, responding to the widow of a killed sergeant. According to Anadolu, at least 21 American service members have died in the war, which began in late February. Vance said the placement of troops was a mistake, tactics have been adjusted, and the US is seeking firm commitments from Iran not to rebuild its nuclear program.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read