Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, criticized U.S. support for Israel during a conversation with reporters at the beginning of his two-day trip to Russia. However, Mr. Kharrazi dismissed any unilateral oil sanctions by Iran against the U.S. as part of various pressures on Israel, stating that oil sanctions against the U.S. would only be effective if implemented collectively. Discussions between the Iranian Foreign Minister and Igor Ivanov, the Russian Foreign Minister, are expected to revolve around bilateral relations between Iran and Russia, as well as the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Additionally, the talks are expected to include plans regarding the division of rich oil resources in the Caspian Sea region, and Iran is likely to urge Russia to expedite the construction of Iran's nuclear power plant. Furthermore, the Russian Foreign Minister reiterated his concerns regarding the situation in the Middle East and recalled his special envoy from the region, as he stated that the situation is getting out of control.
Kamal Kharrazi Criticizes Israel
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, criticized U.S. support for Israel during his visit to Russia, while dismissing unilateral oil sanctions against the U.S. He emphasized the need for collective action for sanctions to be effective and discussed bilateral relations and regional issues with his Russian counterpart.
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📰 What Happened
Kamal Kharrazi criticized U.S. support for Israel during talks in Russia.
- Kamal Kharrazi criticize United States, Israel
- Kamal Kharrazi dismiss United States
- Kamal Kharrazi negotiate Igor Ivanov, Russia
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Iran is actively engaging with Russia to counter U.S. influence in the region.
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