Zakharova explained Russia's role in the Iran negotiations

Russia is ready to provide assistance to resolve the situation around Iran. The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said this on Wednesday, April 9.

"We have repeatedly noted Moscow's readiness to provide due assistance to resolve the situation [around Iran], which requires a reduction in tension," she was quoted as saying. Lenta.Ru .

The official representative of the department added that Russia welcomes any contacts that may lead to de-escalation around Iran.

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On April 8, trilateral consultations were held in Moscow with the participation of Tehran and Beijing.

Earlier in the day, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the Iranian authorities are taking the necessary protective measures in the form of putting the country's armed forces on high alert due to the harsh rhetoric of US President Donald Trump about the outbreak of hostilities, RT reports.

According to him, the situation between Tehran and Washington is of concern not only to Moscow, but also to other countries, according to the website. kp.ru .

On April 8, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright told CBC television that the United States would impose tough sanctions on Iran if the country did not agree to the nuclear deal. 360.ru . According to him, the United States cannot allow the Islamic Republic to have nuclear weapons.