MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that forced agreements cannot be imposed in the Middle East.
In a statement addressing recent U.S. actions against Iran, Lavrov remarked that the world is increasingly reverting to a “law of power,” where weaker nations often bear the brunt of conflicts and confrontations.
He further emphasized that the United States consistently prioritizes its own national interests and lacks the ability to enforce agreements in the Middle East against the will of other nations.
Lavrov also highlighted that America’s strategic focus on oil extends to countries such as Venezuela and Iran, while simultaneously denying Europe access to affordable energy resources, thereby creating economic and geopolitical pressure on the region.
Lavrov’s remarks come amid growing tensions in the Middle East, where military build-ups and diplomatic confrontations have raised fears of wider regional conflict. Analysts note that these developments have significant implications not only for local countries but also for global energy markets, as uncertainty over oil supply continues to impact prices worldwide.
In addition, the Russian foreign minister called for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable means to resolve disputes in the region.
He warned that unilateral military actions and coercive agreements are likely to exacerbate instability, hinder cooperation, and further disadvantage smaller nations that are already vulnerable to geopolitical pressures.
