Key facts
- Lavrov's visit to Iran is scheduled for October 19.
- Discussions will focus on US-Iran war tensions and regional stability.
- US President Donald Trump stated the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
- Iran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping oil prices elevated.
- Bitcoin price is trading near $82,538, up 3% in 24 hours.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Iran on October 19 for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions related to the US-Iran conflict and promoting regional stability. The visit follows his attendance at the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue on October 18. Discussions are expected to cover international and regional issues, with a particular focus on the US-Iran war and Russia's de-escalation efforts. US President Donald Trump has stated that the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections, while Iran has attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping oil prices elevated. Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali expressed that the US lacks serious political will for negotiations. Meanwhile, Bitcoin saw a 3% jump to around $82,538, with some market participants expecting further price increases.