Russia's FM Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday - RIA

Russia's FM Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday - RIA

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Lavrov said on Thursday there was serious risk that the Gaza conflict will become regional

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(Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, state-run RIA news agency reported, citing ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Lavrov said on Thursday there was serious risk that the Gaza conflict will become regional, and Russia is in contact with Turkey over the matter, the Interfax news agency reported.

Lavrov also said attempts to blame Iran for the Gaza crisis were provocations.