Overview
- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi phoned Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to brief him on a framework agreement aimed at ending recent hostilities, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said.
- Lavrov publicly expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum, praised Pakistan and Qatar for mediating, and called on Israel and other parties to comply with the agreement.
- Iranian reports quote Araghchi saying the United States bears responsibility for ensuring the deal is implemented and that the text includes a complete cessation of attacks on Lebanon.
- The memorandum is reported to be due for signing in Switzerland imminently and is framed as an interim step to halt fighting and open space for comprehensive U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Officials are seeking wider international backing, including from the UN Security Council, because the pact’s durability will depend on clear verification, U.S. guarantees, and regional actors’ compliance.