Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Death toll from latest Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 30
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five killed in the Israeli bombing of a civilian vehicle on Al-Qassam Street in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah and affirms its commitment to the ceasefire agreement
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two civilians were killed and four others, including a child and an infant, were injured in an Israeli bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Banna family in the al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targets the vicinity of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City
Al-Qassam: We will postpone the handover of the body of the Israeli captive we found, which was scheduled for today, due to the occupation's violations
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Israeli occupation aircraft launch airstrikes on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip
Netanyahu's office: At the end of the security consultations, the prime minister instructed the military to launch massive military strikes on the Gaza Strip immediately
President Aoun: We urge the activation of the monitoring committee, the cessation of hostilities, ongoing Israeli violations, attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to US Envoy Morgan Ortagus: Southerners must be enabled to return to their homes and rebuild

Lavrov: Russia backs Iran-'Israel' ceasefire, warns of fragile truce

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 24 Jun 2025 14:44
3 Min Read

Russia urges a cautious approach to evaluating the US-brokered ceasefire, highlighting Qatar’s mediating role and the volatile aftermath of renewed military exchanges.

Listen
  • x
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a joint news conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono following their talks in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP)
    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a joint news conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono following their talks in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Tuesday that Moscow supports the ceasefire between Iran and "Israel" but warned that it is too early to assess the truce's durability.

“It is very difficult to make any final conclusions now and get a clear picture,” Lavrov said, delivering Russia’s first official comment on the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Lavrov noted that reports indicate "the Americans convinced Israel to agree to a ceasefire and to establish an indefinite truce," while also acknowledging the mediating role played by Qatar, particularly in facilitating Tehran's involvement.

Despite welcoming the initiative, Lavrov cautioned against over-interpretation of the current situation. "After it was announced, there were reports of strikes, of an exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran. Therefore, let us not make any hasty conclusions based on fragmentary information," he warned.

Russia, which formalized a strategic partnership agreement with Iran in January, has condemned both US and Israeli military actions against Iran, especially against its nuclear facilities, describing them as "illegal and unprovoked."

Escalating rhetoric post-ceasefire

Tensions remain high following the recently announced ceasefire between Iran and the Israeli entity. Israeli media alleged that two missiles were fired from Iran shortly after the ceasefire came into effect. However, Iranian state television firmly rejected these claims, asserting that no such launches occurred and labeling the reports as unfounded.

Related News

Trump says Gaza peace deal entering ‘phase two’

Venezuela slams Trinidad and Tobago, declares PM persona non grata

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also dismissed the allegations, stating that no evidence has been presented to suggest Iran intended to attack the Israeli entity.

Despite the absence of proof, Israeli War Minister Israel Katz instructed the IOF to “respond forcefully in the heart of Tehran.”

Meanwhile, the Iranian Armed Forces' Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters responded, reaffirming that the Iranian armed forces will not leave any aggression unanswered. The statement warned that the Israeli entity would “pay a heavy price” for its continued hostilities.

According to Khatam al-Anbia, the Israeli entity launched attacks on Iranian territory in three waves, extending until 9 am local time, in clear violation of the ceasefire.

The developments underscore the fragile state of the ceasefire and highlight the continued threat posed by Israeli aggression in the region.

Lavrov outlines Russia-US talks, NATO concerns, and trade shifts

In a separate context, Lavrov indicated that normalizing relations between Russia and the United States remains a difficult and gradual process, though he suggested it holds potential for preventing global crises.

He noted that Moscow had agreed to a proposal from the Trump administration to restart dialogue with Washington, and that discussions were already in progress. Lavrov acknowledged the complexities involved, citing the broader tensions in international affairs.

He also highlighted Russia's ongoing efforts to establish systems for logistics and financial transactions that operate independently of Western hegemony. These efforts, he explained, are a response to what Moscow perceives as the West's use of tariffs and financial infrastructure as tools of pressure.

Lavrov further stressed the need for Ukraine to remain neutral and outside of any military alliances, describing NATO as a hostile organization from Russia's perspective.

  • United States
  • Sergey Lavrov
  • war on Iran
  • Russia
  • Israeli occupation
  • Ukraine war
  • Iran

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and Egyptian workers search for the bodies of hostages in a tunnel discovered during searches in Hamad City, Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' obstructing Gaza body recovery, creating false claims: Hamas

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawwaf Salam talks to US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2025 (NNA)
Politics

Salam conveys to Ortagus goals behind any possible negotiations

Writers boycott NYT, demand justice as Gaza media ban faces court
Politics

300+ writers boycott NYT Opinion, cite persistent anti-Palestine bias

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, Injure 3 Palestinians
Politics

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, injure 3 Palestinians

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS