https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-russian-foreign-minister-says-he-s-visiting-iran-for-talks-to-avert-return-to-large-scale-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-russian-foreign-minister-says-he-s-visiting-iran-for-talks-to-avert-return-to-large-scale-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-russian-foreign-minister-says-he-s-visiting-iran-for-talks-to-avert-return-to-large-scale-war#u148314Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:11:56 +0000Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with Iranian leadership, including Foreign Minister Araghchi. Lavrov stated the visit aims to prevent a return to "large-scale war" and address regional security. Moscow is positioning itself as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Meanwhile, Gulf states are pressuring Russia to help stop Iranian attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin has stated that Russia is prioritizing the expansion of trade with Iran.Why it mattersThe visit o