Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today that Russia is available to help stabilise the situation in the Strait of Ormuz, after the United States rejected a proposal from Iran.
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26/09/2026
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“ Pwe need confidence in relations between the Gulf States, the Arab States and Iran. We need a stable regional architecture,” the minister said, expressing Russia’s willingness to help stabilise the situation.
The Russian position was broadcast by Sergei Lavrov during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that he rejected the plan presented by Iran to reopen the maritime passage through the Strait of Ormuz, which is blocked by the war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced in New York that Tehran presented Washington with a seven-day plan to restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Ormuz.
The plan included, among other measures, a seven-day ceasefire in the Middle East, lifting the US naval blockade against Iran, ending sanctions on Iranian oil and the release of frozen Iranian goods.
Later, Iran would agree to reopen the Strait of Ormuz and, on the seventh day, Tehran and Washington would resume negotiations for a final agreement, which would include the Iranian nuclear programme.
In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Sergei Lavrov also said that Russia will achieve its military objectives in Ukraine, “regardless of circumstances”.
“ The objectives of the special military operation will be achieved, the threat to Russia's security will be eliminated and peaceful life will return. This will happen regardless of the circumstances”, said the minister.