Russia hopes that the United States will not take further military action against Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that Washington was no longer considering military action against Iran, the FM expressed hope that the position would hold.
"Regarding Donald Trump's statement that Washington is not considering further military scenarios (against Iran), I hope this will be so," Lavrov said.
He stressed that Russia invariably advances the need for a political settlement and for agreement on how this volatile region will function going forward, where, of course, neighbouring states - Iran and the Arab monarchies - must establish working relations.
"Ideally, as our concept of security in this region proposes, take steps towards establishing confidence-building measures, military transparency and so on. I am convinced that this is in the interests of all states, provided external players do not interfere," Lavrov said.
According to the diplomat, external players are playing a destructive role.
