MOSCOW, June 17. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to assist in the settlement of the Iran conflict during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press office said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Minister Lavrov expressed support for the understandings reached through the effective mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region," the statement reads. "He underscored the importance of compliance by all parties to the armed conflict, including Israel."

"Russia’s continued readiness to assist in efforts to resolve the Iranian crisis, drawing on its unique experience and expertise, was also reaffirmed," the ministry added.