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Lavrov Condemns Prolonged Hormuz Conflict, Denies Arms Supply to Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the prolonged conflict around Iran, blaming external actors for inciting confrontation. He denied claims that Russia supplies arms to Iran, while expressing uncertainty about the conflict's duration. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Lavrov stated that the conflict around Iran is being prolonged by external actors inciting confrontation. He emphasized that the situation is difficult to predict in terms of how long it will last. Lavrov also rejected allegations that Russia provides arms to Iran, calling them untrue. The remarks were reported by Tass, the Russian state news agency.
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StateTASSJul 22, 03:56 PM
Fighting over Hormuz won't do Iran, US any good — Lavrov"It’s hard to prognosticate" as regards how much longer the conflict around Iran may last, the Russian foreign minister noted
StateTASSJul 22, 03:01 PM
Lavrov says claims Russia supplies arms to Iran untrue, wants end to Hormuz conflictThe Russian foreign minister stressed that on the global stage there are countries that "incite the parties of the confrontation, so the conflict is prolonged"