Sergei Lavrov and Javad Zarif discussed the situation in the Middle East.

The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran agreed to continue cooperation in resolving the Syrian crisis.

The foreign ministers discussed the prospects for a political solution to the Syrian crisis on the basis of the Geneva Communique of 2012, the press service of the Foreign Ministry.

The telephone conversations were held on the initiative of the Iranian side.

According to press service, the situation in the Middle Eastwas discussed, in particular the prospects for a political solution to the crisis in Syria on the basis of the Geneva Communique of 2012.

The foreign ministers have agreed to continue coordination of efforts to implement the Vienna agreements, including making an agreed list of the terrorist groups operating in Syria.