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Sep 25, 2026

Russia and Iran call for diplomatic solution to conflict at UN General Assembly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, calling for a diplomatic resolution to tensions following the US-Israel conflict with Tehran. The discussions came amid broader diplomatic engagement at the UN, including separate talks between Tehran and Washington.

Sep 25, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪U.S. President Donald Trump signed the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026' in September 2026, expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia.
▪Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on September 24, 2026, that Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz in seven days if the United States meets the conditions of the June 2026 interim peace deal.
▪India stated it remains committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing in response to the United States' Russia sanctions legislation.

People involved

Sergei Lavrov Abbas Araghchi

Subtopics

Iran ceasefire1 Middle East peace process & normalization1 Russia-Ukraine war1 U.S.–China relations1

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