How Lavrov's Tehran visit tests limits of Russia's influence over Iran

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How Lavrov's Tehran visit tests limits of Russia's influence over Iran

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran is testing Moscow’s influence as Iran seeks a diplomatic off-ramp from renewed conflict. Russia is also pressing Iran to advance long-delayed economic agreements.

As Tehran looks for an off-ramp from renewed conflict, Moscow is positioning itself as a diplomatic partner while pushing Iran to deliver on long-delayed economic deals.

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