**Lavrov Arrives in Tehran**, where he discussed with his Iranian counterpart, Araghchi, steps to de-escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf region. The Russian minister was also received by the President of Iran, Raisi.

**Key statements by Lavrov at the press conference following the talks in Tehran with the head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry:**

- Russia does not intend to abandon agreements with Iran in the economic sphere;
- Russian specialists are gradually returning to the Bushehr nuclear power plant;
- Russia is ready to assist in the conflict between the United States and Iran; it is important to return to the pre-crisis situation in the Strait of Hormuz;
- The Palestinian issue is being "pushed aside"; Russia and Iran advocate for the strict implementation of resolutions;
- Lavrov said that he informed Araghchi about the developments surrounding Ukraine;
- One of the triggers of the crisis in Ukraine is the religious factor;
- Russia is fighting for the rights of Russian-speaking people in territories controlled by Zelensky;
- It would be comfortable for the West if, instead of Christian values, Ukraine were oriented towards the liberal values promoted in Europe;
- Russia, as a major power, wants stability in global markets;
- Russia welcomes the announcement of the formation of the "Mecca Pact";
- Lavrov hopes that Raisi will be able to participate in the forum of gas-exporting countries.

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