Lavrov Says Iran-US Flare-Up Could Ignite Entire Middle East
Moscow stands prepared to facilitate diplomatic resolution should the adversaries pursue peaceful dialogue, though it refuses to force its involvement on either party, Lavrov told RT's Rick Sanchez during a Wednesday interview.
"Iran is our close partner and neighbor, we care about how the situation develops. More so because it is explosive not only for Iran itself, but also the entire Middle and Central East. Too many mines are buried there, waiting to be set off by a clumsy foot," he stated.
"The Iranians, the Israelis, the Americans know we are prepared to offer our services that could contribute to implementation of agreements, when – hopefully when – or if they are reached."
A major escalation erupted last year following an Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear infrastructure that West Jerusalem alleged was developing atomic weapons—accusations Tehran categorically denies. The confrontation intensified through two weeks of reciprocal long-distance bombardments between the regional rivals, ultimately drawing American military intervention when US forces struck hardened Iranian installations beyond Israeli military capabilities to neutralize.
Recent statements from US President Donald Trump have hinted at potential renewed strikes against Iran as leverage during widespread domestic unrest targeting the Iranian government. Washington and Tehran are simultaneously locked in high-stakes negotiations that mirror the tense diplomatic climate preceding the June 2025 military escalation.
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