Russia and UAE Push Talks on Strait of Hormuz and Regional Stability

Russian outlets present Moscow as a constructive mediator talking to Iran, the UAE, and Pakistan about the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. They stress that Russia is ready to deepen cooperation with Iran while also working with Gulf states to lower tensions and restart talks. They expect Russia’s parallel contacts with regional rivals to position it as a key player in any future Gulf security arrangement.

• •Russian diplomats highlight that the foreign ministers of Russia and the UAE jointly called for talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
• •Moscow emphasizes that it assured Iran’s foreign minister of its readiness to develop cooperation across multiple fields.
• •Russian coverage notes that Sergey Lavrov called Putin’s talks with Abbas Araghchi 'constructive' and focused on regional issues.
• •Russia points to its separate discussions with Pakistan’s foreign minister on the Persian Gulf as proof of broad regional engagement.
• •Russian officials frame their contacts with Iran and the UAE as efforts to promote dialogue rather than take sides in Gulf disputes.