Lavrov backs Iran, hours after Trump says Russia doing ‘very little’ to help Tehran

Lavrov Backs Iran Hours After Trump Says Russia Is Doing Little

Poinews.com – Lavrov backs Iran hours after US President Donald Trump said Moscow was doing “very little” to support Tehran. During a visit to Iran on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s political backing for the country and condemned US and Israeli military action.

Standing alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov said Moscow would continue supporting Tehran while remaining ready to help find a diplomatic path out of the crisis. He argued that Iran’s position was legitimate and that negotiations offered the best way to reduce tensions.

“I am confident that Iran’s cause, like Russia’s, is a just cause.”

Trump weighs Iran policy against Ukraine negotiations

Trump addressed Russia’s role in a Truth Social post on Sunday, defending his administration’s decision to ease some economic pressure on Moscow. He said further sanctions could undermine efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

“Russia is doing very little, if anything, to help the Islamic Republic of Iran, compared to what they could be doing, and I want to keep it that way.”

The US president said he did not want to take steps that could push Russia away from the bargaining table while talks on Ukraine continued. His comments highlighted Washington’s effort to maintain pressure on Moscow without damaging prospects for diplomacy.

Lavrov backs Iran hours after those remarks, signalling that Russia’s relationship with Tehran remains an important part of Moscow’s foreign policy despite Trump’s assessment of its current level of assistance.

Russia calls for a negotiated settlement

Lavrov described the confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel as a crisis created by military action against Tehran. He said Russia was prepared to assist in finding solutions acceptable to all parties and pointed to Iran’s stated openness to diplomacy.

“We once again expressed our country’s readiness to assist in finding mutually acceptable solutions to overcome this man-made crisis.”

He also called for a return to conditions that existed before fighting affected the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Lavrov said this should include freedom of navigation and guarantees against renewed military action.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important global shipping route. Risks to navigation through the waterway can affect energy and shipping markets far beyond the region, making diplomatic safeguards a significant part of efforts to avoid wider escalation.

Economic cooperation remains in place

Lavrov said Russia had opposed attempts at the United Nations to validate US and Israeli strikes against Iran. He also referred to Russian humanitarian assistance, including medicine and regular food deliveries.

Russia’s approach extends beyond diplomacy. Lavrov said Moscow would continue implementing agreements with Iran in the investment and economic spheres despite the difficult international environment.

“Despite the difficult circumstances, Russia does not intend to abandon the implementation of agreements with Iran in the economic and investment spheres.”

The pledge underlines the depth of Russian-Iranian ties at a time when both countries face substantial international pressure. Lavrov backs Iran hours after Trump’s comments, while Moscow continues to present diplomacy and economic cooperation as central elements of its policy.

Trump also criticises Ukraine

In the same social media post, Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for diesel-market disruption and said the attacks were contributing to higher costs for US farmers, businesses and consumers.

His comments added another layer to the wider debate over how the United States should balance support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia and efforts to contain the Iran crisis.

FAQ

Why did Lavrov visit Iran?

Lavrov visited Tehran to reaffirm Russia’s support for Iran, discuss the regional crisis and restate Moscow’s readiness to contribute to a diplomatic settlement.

What did Trump say about Russia and Iran?

Trump said Russia was providing very little support to Iran compared with what it could provide, and said he wanted that situation to continue while negotiations over Ukraine were under way.

Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter?

The Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping route. Disruption there can raise concern across energy and shipping markets, making freedom of navigation an important issue in regional diplomacy.