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Lavrov visits Tehran and condemns U.S.-Israeli strikes as Netanyahu tells Trump 'we have a job to finish'

Published , Monday, October 19, 2026 · Updated
In the 5 PM CT update

Lavrov visits Tehran and condemns U.S.-Israeli strikes as Netanyahu tells Trump 'we have a job to finish'
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made his first visit to Tehran since the war began, condemned the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and said Moscow's efforts were 'aimed at preventing the return of a large-scale war,' CBS News reported, citing AFP. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released video of a call in which he told President Trump, 'Donald, we have a job to finish,' after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on X, 'we have unfinished jobs too,' Fox News reported. CENTCOM spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins told Fox News Digital that about 97% of ships seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz have done so without being hit, while the U.K. navy counted 10 attacks on commercial vessels last week, CBS reported.

Sources
  • CBS NewsLive Updates: Russian diplomat condemns U.S.-Israel attacks in Tehran visit as Netanyahu tells Trump "we have a job to finish"
  • Fox NewsIran issues warning to US as Qatar prepares to announce regional defense agreement (live updates)

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