US-Iran negotiations key to regional stability, Lavrov tells UAE, urges support

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on May 9, 2026, that US-Iran negotiations are critical to regional stability and urged support for ongoing diplomatic efforts, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry statement. Moscow stated it opposes actions that could undermine negotiations or resume hostilities, as tensions persist around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.