Russia urges Iran conflict parties for ceasefire — top diplomat

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Russia's top diplomat urged parties in the Iran conflict to agree to a ceasefire, while criticizing US and Israeli actions for disrupting the previously stable Strait of Hormuz. The statement reflects Russia's stance on regional tensions and navigation rights.

Commenting on US calls to restore free navigation, Sergey Lavrov stressed that the Strait of Hormuz had been free and functioning without any problems or disputes "before the US and Israeli aggression broke out"