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Russia backs US-Iran deal, urges Israel to also comply: foreign minister

Iran-US talks begin in Geneva: Iranian state TV
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Moscow supports a deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Iranian counterpart during a phone call on Wednesday, insisting that Israel must also comply.

“The Russian minister expressed support for the understandings reached through effective mediation by Pakistan and Qatar to de-escalate tensions in the region. The importance of compliance by all parties involved in the armed conflict, including Israel, was emphasised,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a read-out of the call.

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