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Lavrov Urges Restraint: The Perils of U.S.-Iran Tensions
Lavrov cautioned that a U.S. strike on Iran risks nuclear incidents and could reverse regional progress, including improved ties with Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing Geneva talks.
- Lavrov warned that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious consequences, citing `real risks of a nuclear incident` and saying `Everyone understands this is playing with fire`.
- Strikes on IAEA-controlled sites and nuclear standoffs prompted U.S. national security advisers to meet Wednesday and plan forces deployment by mid-March while Iran prepares a written proposal after Geneva talks.
- Lavrov said he was closely watching regional reactions as Arab countries and Gulf monarchies signalled Washington to seek an agreement protecting Iran's lawful rights and recent rapprochement.
- A day after indirect talks in Geneva, Lavrov stressed urgency as `No one wants an increase in tension`, while U.S. national security advisers met Wednesday to plan forces by mid-March.
- Russia says it remains in close, regular contact with Iran's leaders and judges Tehran sincerely seeks a resolution under the NPT framework.
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The head of Russian diplomacy called for restraint after indirect negotiations near Geneva and stressed that "no one wants further escalation"
Russia's Lavrov Warns against Any New US Strike on Iran
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The American military is prepared to attack Iran as early as this weekend, sources tell CNN. Now Russia is warning the United States against carrying out new attacks on Iran, writes Reuters. – This is playing with fire, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran - Technology Shout
February 18 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview made public on Wednesday that any new U.S. strikes against Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint and a solution that would allow Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme. Lavrov’s interview with Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV came a day after U.S. and Iranian negotiators held indirect talks in Geneva to head off a new round of growing cri…
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