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Russia Says US Should Abandon 'language of Ultimatums' on Iran
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 5, 2026
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Russia on April 5 urged the U.S. to abandon its “language of ultimatums” and return to diplomatic engagement to help de‑escalate the Iran conflict, following a call between Foreign Ministers Lavrov and Araqchi. Moscow emphasized avoiding U.N. Security Council actions that could derail peace efforts.
Russia Urges US to Abandon Ultimatums and Return to Iran Negotiations
Russia Calls for Diplomatic Solutions in Iran Conflict
Russian Foreign Ministry Statement on Iran
April 5 (Reuters) - Russia expressed hope on Sunday that efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict would bear fruit and said the U.S. would contribute by "abandoning the language of ultimatums and returning the situation to a negotiating track."
Conversation Between Russian and Iranian Officials
The Russian Foreign Ministry statement was issued after a conversation between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Appeal for Political and Diplomatic Efforts
It said both sides "called for efforts to avoid actions, including in the U.N. Security Council, that could undermine the remaining chances for advancing political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis."
Russia's Position on De-escalation and US Role
Russia, it said, backed efforts to de-escalate tensions "in the interests of long-term and sustainable normalisation of the situation in the Middle East, which would be facilitated by the United States abandoning the language of ultimatums and returning the situation to a negotiating track."
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Edmund Klamann and Mark Porter)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia calls on the U.S. to drop ultimatum‑style diplomacy and resume talks with Iran to de‑escalate regional tensions
- •The joint statement from Foreign Ministers Lavrov and Araqchi stresses restraint, especially in U.N. forums, to preserve diplomatic openings
- •Russia frames its appeal as part of its broader push for regional stability amid heightened U.S.‑Iran hostilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says US should abandon 'language of ultimatums' on Iran
1What did Russia urge the US to do regarding Iran?
Russia urged the US to abandon the language of ultimatums and return the situation with Iran to a negotiating track.
2Who participated in the conversation leading to Russia's statement?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi participated in the conversation.
3What role does the UN Security Council play in the Iran situation?
Russia called for avoiding actions in the UN Security Council that could undermine diplomatic efforts with Iran.
4What is Russia's position on de-escalating tensions in the Middle East?
Russia supports de-escalating tensions and achieving long-term and sustainable normalization in the Middle East through negotiation.
