Russia ready to help out with US-Iran talks, deputy foreign minister says

Published May 20, 2026 Updated May 20, 2026 07:40am

Russia is ready to help out with talks between the United States and Iran over their ongoing military conflict, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying by TASS state news agency, Reuters reports.

“Russia is ready to provide all possible assistance in resolving this conflict, and the parties involved are well aware of this,” Ryabkov said.

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