Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Russia’s close strategic partnership with Iran, confirming the delivery of certain military equipment while firmly denying accusations of intelligence-sharing.
In an interview with France Télévisions, Lavrov described Moscow-Tehran relations as “very close,” rooted in a military-technical cooperation agreement. He dismissed claims that Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran, arguing that key military information—such as the location of U.S. bases—is already publicly accessible.
The Russian foreign minister also criticized U.S. officials for what he called “bravado” in discussions about targeting Iranian leadership, framing such rhetoric as both cynical and destabilizing. He further argued that Iran’s actions in the region should be viewed as responses to U.S. and Israeli policies, which he claims violate international law.
Lavrov rejected comparisons between Russia’s cooperation with Iran and its ongoing war in Ukraine, insisting that Moscow’s engagement with Tehran remains within legal and transparent boundaries.
His remarks follow accusations from European officials alleging that Russia is aiding Iran in attacks against American interests, highlighting the growing strain between Western powers and the Moscow-Tehran axis amid escalating regional tensions.
Source: AfricaNews
