The Russian Foreign Minister, referring to the goals behind Washington's actions, announced that the US was seeking to take control of the flow of Iranian oil, especially in the strategic route of the Strait of Hormuz.
Publish dateSaturday 18 April 2026 - 15:25
Story Code : 351546
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today (Saturday, April 18) at the Antalya security conference on the US war against Iran: One of the goals of the US operation in Iran was to take control of the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
He also said regarding China-Russia relations: Russia-China relations are not based on one-sided dependence and are balanced in the areas of trade and energy.
Lavrov stated that we have many differences with the current US administration on bilateral issues and sanctions, and stated: The time has come to talk with the US about the future of its economic relations with Russia.
He also said regarding China-Russia relations: Russia-China relations are not based on one-sided dependence and are balanced in the areas of trade and energy.
Lavrov stated that we have many differences with the current US administration on bilateral issues and sanctions, and stated: The time has come to talk with the US about the future of its economic relations with Russia.
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