Russia's Lavrov Arrives in Tehran on an Official Visit; Meetings With Araghchi and Pezeshkian Planned

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on an official visit on the afternoon of Monday 19 October 2026 (27 Mehr 1405). According to Khabaronline, he is due to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and, citing ISNA, a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian is also on the programme. Donya-e-Eqtesad reported that after arriving, Lavrov went to the Iranian foreign ministry, where he was received by Araghchi.

EcoIran reported that the trip falls within the continuing Tehran-Moscow consultations and is aimed at following up the implementation of bilateral agreements and discussing regional and international developments.