Russia and Egypt support an immediate ceasefire and a return to political and diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday, Anadolu reports. Speaking at a joint news conference following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, Lavrov said the talks focused on the regional crisis following what he described as a US-Israeli joint military operation. He said the US should not simply demand that Iran unblock the Strait of Hormuz but instead end hostilities to restore functioning of the strait. Lavrov also said that “someone” appears intent on “undermining” negotiations on the Iranian issue. READ: Turkish president tells Putin Ankara opposes attacks on Iran, warns of Black Sea instability “The adoption of a resolution […]
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