Lavrov: Hope for Return of Strait of Hormuz Situation to Pre-Attacks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed hope that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will return to conditions prior to attacks against Iran. These remarks came as Iran rejected German criticism regarding Iran's militarization of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, welcomes talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
• Lavrov expressed hope that these talks will restore the Strait of Hormuz situation to conditions before attacks against Iran.
• Iran has rejected German criticism concerning its militarization of the Strait of Hormuz.. Coverage difference: Jamaran emphasized Russia's position and statements by this country's foreign minister regarding hope for the return of the Strait of Hormuz situation to conditions prior to attacks against Iran and welcome for talks. In contrast, Middle East Eye focused on Iran's rejection of German criticism concerning its militarization of the Strait of Hormuz and centered on Iran's response.