Russian, Iranian deputy foreign ministers discuss negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi on Wednesday discussed ongoing negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear programme with Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The sides addressed joint steps to stabilise the situation and "reduce the tensions artificially and unreasonably inflamed by Western countries."