Russian envoy says visit to Iran aimed at averting return to war
Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting Tehran to discuss ways to avoid a large-scale war in the region following recent attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has proposed a seven-day ceasefire with the U.S. that would include easing sanctions and lifting a naval blockade, but President Trump rejected this offer last month.Key Facts
- Sergey Lavrov is making his first visit to Iran since the U.S. and Israel started strikes against Iran in February.
- Lavrov aims to prevent the return of a large-scale war in the Middle East.
- Iran offered a seven-day ceasefire that includes ending the U.S. naval blockade and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil.
- President Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire proposal last month, but Iran says it is still open.
- October has seen 10 attacks on commercial ships in and near the Strait of Hormuz, the highest since the war began in March.
- The U.K. navy reported an attack on a tugboat near the Strait of Hormuz causing minor damage and one minor injury.
- The U.S. issued a security warning to Americans in the Middle East, citing threats from Iran-supported groups like the Houthis.
- At least 20 people, including one American, died after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports in October.
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