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Lavrov Says Russia Will Resume Bushehr Work Gradually

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Lavrov Visits Tehran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, 2026.
Lavrov said Russia will honor its economic agreements with Iran despite a challenging situation.
Lavrov called Iran’s war with the United States and Israel a ‘just cause’ and offered assistance.
Lavrov announced Russian specialists would gradually return to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Summary

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History

Historical Context

After the Soviet Union fell, Russia pursued a strategic partnership with Iran, deepening arms cooperation in the mid-1990s and sealing a $20 billion oil-for-goods deal in 2014. Iran gained SCO observer status in 2005 and full membership in 2021, and the two signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty on 17 January 2025. Lavrov’s October 2026 Tehran visit builds on this decades-long alliance.

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Lavrov Visits Tehran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Tehran on October 19, 2026.
Lavrov said Russia will honor its economic agreements with Iran despite a challenging situation.
Lavrov called Iran’s war with the United States and Israel a ‘just cause’ and offered assistance.
Lavrov announced Russian specialists would gradually return to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.

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