Russia Accuses US and Israel of Blocking Iran-Gulf Normalization Efforts
Russia has publicly accused the United States and Israel of interfering in diplomatic initiatives aimed at improving relations between Iran and its neighboring Gulf states. At a Moscow forum, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said both countries seek to block these normalization talks, hoping to isolate Iran from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Lavrov underscored the contradictions in US policy, reciting remarks from President Donald Trump who expressed disregard for international law, contrasting with criticism from US officials over Iran’s actions in strategic waterways. This dispute reflects broader geopolitical competition in the Middle East, where Russia supports improved regional ties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 12:54
