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Pezeshkian before Lavrov: No fundamental differences with neighboring states and rejection of external dictates

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and stressed during the meeting that there are no fundamental differences between Iran and the region's states and that Tehran is ready to address challenges through dialogue, while rejecting dictates imposed by force and pressure. Pezeshkian also criticized the US military presence in the region, saying US bases increase tensions, while reports cited agreement between Tehran and Moscow on some issues.

📍 Where things stand: The meeting concluded with declared Iranian positions before the Russian minister, with no official details on the location, timing or concrete outcomes.

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19 Oct 2026, 20:52 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that there are no fundamental differences between Iran and the region's states, expressing his country's readiness to resolve existing challenges through dialogue and understanding.
19 Oct 2026, 20:53 In a position conveyed to Lavrov, Pezeshkian affirmed that Iran does not accept another state imposing its dictates on it through force and pressure, reaffirming Tehran's rejection of the policy of external pressure.
19 Oct 2026, 22:25 Reports said Tehran attacked the US presence in the region in a position stated before Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for dialogue, with no further details on the location or timing of the meeting or the content of the remarks.
19 Oct 2026, 22:58 During his meeting with Lavrov, Pezeshkian affirmed that the US military presence in the region does not achieve stability, saying US bases contributed to increased tensions and insecurity, and accused Washington of interference and divisive policies, stressing that Iran sees no fundamental differences with neighboring states and is ready to address challenges through dialogue. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Moscow agree on

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