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🇷🇺🇮🇷📞On April 13, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi had a telephone conversation. Abbas Araghchi briefed Sergey Lavrov on the details of the April 11 Iran-US talks held in Islamabad. The Russian Side welcomed the continued commitment to diplomatic efforts and the search for solutions that would resolve the underlying causes of the conflict and help achieve long-term stabilization in the region, with due regard for the legitimate interests of Iran and its neighbours. Minister Lavrov stressed the importance of preventing a renewed armed confrontation and reaffirmed Russia’s unwavering readiness to assist in resolving the crisis, which has no military solution. He also recalled Russia’s initiative to develop a Concept for Collective Security in the Persian Gulf with the participation of all littoral states and the support of extra-regional countries capable of making a positive contribution to the negotiation process. 🕯The Russian Foreign Minister also extended his sincere condolences to Abbas Araghchi over the brutal killing of former Iranian Foreign Minister and Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, Kamal Kharraz. #RussiaIran