A source says the latest Iranian proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz but leave the state of talks on other key US demands unclear.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ‌on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do all it could to help Tehran. Russia has offered to mediate to try ​to help restore calm to the Middle East following U.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told President Vladimir Putin he’s committed to strengthening the country’s partnership with Russia, as talks with the US on ending an eight-week war remain at an impasse.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Iran’s resistance in the face of the U.S. and Israeli military campaign and pledged Moscow’s help in resolving the conflict during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday after President Donald Trump canceled U.S. envoys' trip to Pakistan.

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, met with President Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow. Russia has tried to avoid entanglement in the conflict while remaining a key player in the region.

Iran's ⁠Foreign Minister ⁠Abbas Araqchi said ​on Monday that ‌Tehran was looking ‌into ⁠U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump's request for negotiations, ​according to a post on the ​minister's Telegram account.

Lebanon's Ministry of Health says Israeli strikes on the country on Sunday killed 14 people, including two children and two women.