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Russia's Middle East peace initiatives

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has proposed several diplomatic measures to address rising tensions in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. In late September, Lavrov announced a peace initiative at the United Nations General Assembly intended to restore stability and de-escalate conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. While specific details and participating parties were not immediately released, Lavrov indicated Moscow’s readiness to cooperate with other nations to find a comprehensive solution. By mid-October, Lavrov warned that the region is on the “brink of a full-scale war.” Speaking in Bahrain during the ninth Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strategic dialogue, he emphasized the need to address the root causes of instability. He suggested reviving the Islamabad memorandum—a 2026 agreement between the United States and Iran—as a vital tool for returning the region to a diplomatic path. Lavrov criticized the approach of U.S. President Donald Trump toward Iran, stating it does not foster the conditions necessary for regional peace agreements. As part of these efforts, Lavrov planned subsequently conducted a visit series of diplomatic visits to Tehran Manama, Tehran, and other regional capitals to meet promote de-escalation. During meetings in Bahrain with the GCC, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, discussions focused on maritime security and Russian proposals for a collective security framework. In Tehran, Lavrov met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss maritime security and Persian Gulf tensions. He also indicated that Moscow and the GCC support a political regional issues and diplomatic resolution reaffirm Russia’s commitment to the conflict between Saudi Arabia economic and the Houthis in Yemen. Lavrov further addressed investment agreements. These efforts aim to prevent a diesel supply agreement widening fracture between Moscow Iran and Washington, defining it Arab monarchies, as a bilateral matter between Russia and the United States, despite criticisms from Kyiv and certain U.S. lawmakers. He maintained that any attempt to decouple the current maritime situation views peace in the Strait from the actions of the U.S. and Israel would be “difficult region as preferable to defend.” the economic instability caused by prolonged conflict.

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