MOSCOW, June 18. /TASS/. Moscow has welcomed the agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving their military conflict, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement.

"We appreciate the remote agreement reached by the presidents of the United States and Iran – Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian – to bring an end to hostilities between the two nations," the ministry said.

"We note the strong mutual commitment demonstrated by Washington and Tehran to faithfully adhere to the terms outlined in the signed memorandum of understanding. We also commend the dedicated and effective efforts of Pakistani and Qatari mediators in facilitating negotiations and working toward a peaceful resolution," the Foreign Ministry added.

According to the ministry, during the upcoming sensitive and crucial period of developing a comprehensive agreement, it is imperative that all parties involved in the armed conflict strictly adhere to the Iranian-American understandings reached and prevent a new dangerous surge of tensions in the region, including those in Lebanon. "We hope that the establishment of peace will contribute to mending trust in relations between states on both sides of the Persian Gulf, and the resumption of safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as it was until February 28, 2026, will help mitigate volatility in global energy and food markets, which primarily affects the interests of the most vulnerable countries. Iran's reaffirmation of its unwavering commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty is the best response to any attacks and unfounded accusations against Tehran from those who may try to challenge its legitimate rights to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes," the Foreign Ministry noted.

Readiness to Provide Support

"From the very beginning of the unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against Iran, Russia has provided an objective and uncompromising assessment. Throughout the conflict, it has maintained a responsible and high-principled position at the UN and other international forums, and has done everything in its power to reduce confrontation and facilitate a political resolution. We express our readiness to continue to provide significant diplomatic support for efforts aimed at sustainable and long-term stabilization in the Middle East," the Foreign Ministry emphasized.

On May 30, Moscow presented its Arab and Iranian partners in the region with an updated version of the Russian Concept for Ensuring Collective Security in the Persian Gulf, which envisions a phased approach to resolving conflict situations, the principle of unified and indivisible security, the development of confidence-building measures, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz based on international law.

"We hope that this initiative will stimulate a substantive discussion of ideas and proposals for shaping a new post-conflict architecture for interstate relations in this strategically important region of the world," the Foreign Ministry concluded.

On the US-Iran Memorandum

Officials from the US, Iran, and Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator, confirmed on June 14 an agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, during the 60-day ceasefire, the parties will discuss, among other things, Tehran's nuclear program. Starting from June 15, the US ends the naval blockade of Iran, along with an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The US and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28. On June 17, after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, Trump confirmed the signing of a memorandum between Washington and Tehran.