Russia warns of long road to US-Iran peace despite memo

Russia has cautioned that a durable peace between the United States and Iran remains distant, even after the signing of a memorandum between Washington and Tehran. Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, stated that "there is still a long way to go" to achieve lasting peace, though Moscow welcomes the ceasefire and hopes negotiations will be productive Source: InfobaeSource: Diario Libre.

Russian warnings and regional stance

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned against forming an Arab coalition against Iran, calling it a mistake. He expressed relief that such ideas have not yet materialized and advocated for a renewed security concept in the Persian Gulf leading to legally binding agreements Source: Diario Libre. President Vladimir Putin previously acknowledged the difficult position Moscow faces due to its good relations with both Iran and many Arab states Source: Infobae.

Current situation

• Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial traffic, as per the preliminary agreement with the U.S., aiming for a final deal within 60 days Source: Infobae.
• Meanwhile, Israel attacked southern Lebanon, killing at least two people and wounding two others, testing the limits of the involved parties Source: Diario Libre.