Russia is ready to help resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference in Tehran.

Axar.az reports, citing Russian media, that Lavrov said Moscow welcomed Tehran’s willingness to settle disputes through diplomacy and supported restoring freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

He also reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to fulfilling economic agreements with Iran and expressed hope that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian would attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit scheduled to take place in Moscow in late October.

During his visit, Lavrov met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral relations, the regional crisis and the situation in Ukraine.