Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf with the UAE…

Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf with the UAE Foreign Minister.

Consensus

A phone call took place on July 18 between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The main topic of discussion was the situation in the Persian Gulf region.
Both sides emphasized the need to immediately cease military actions.
Both sides stressed the importance of resuming negotiations between Iran and the United States.
There was a shared emphasis on ensuring stable, uninterrupted, and safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as having key significance for global economy.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on July 18 that Iran’s navy maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz. — vedomosti
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law in May ratifying an economic partnership agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE, which includes preferential trade terms for over 85% of product lines. — vedomosti
Iran stated that it has ceased fulfilling its obligations under a memorandum with the U.S. due to Washington's violations of the agreement’s requirements. — vesti