Russia Calls for Ceasefire in Iran Conflict; Ukraine Expresses Concern Over Western Focus

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, called on Iran's conflict parties to consider a ceasefire, stating that the Strait of Hormuz had been 'free and functioning without any problems or disputes before US and Israeli aggression broke out.' The statement was reported by Tass. Ukraine expressed concern that the West is too focused on Iran to support it in the Russia conflict, with Lavrov noting that Europe is eager to persuade the United States to unequivocally support Kiev. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, remains a point of contention amid rising tensions.