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Russia and Iran are expanding their strategic partnership to influence Middle East security and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Lavrov’s visit follows Putin’s signals of mediation, with both countries seeking to shape regional order amid US-Israel actions against Iran.
Leaders meet on the sidelines of Moscow’s GECF summit to review Tehran-Doha relations and deepen political, economic, and energy links. Mediation efforts with Pakistan and others are described as ongoing, while calls for stability and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz remain central.