TEHRAN (IRIB) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday highlighted Islamic Republic of Iran's crucial role in settling crisis hotspots in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine.

Speaking with the weekly ‘Der Spiegel’ news magazine, Lavrov reiterated that Iraq cannot be stabilized without the help of Iran and Syria.

He made clear that Iran and Syria have to be included in a regional dialogue.

Lavrov also strongly rejected America's hard-line political stance against Iran.

"Violence leads to a dead end alley for which Iraq, Lebanon and Somalia are examples. It always leads to a worsening of problems," the Russian official said.

Moscow has repeatedly called for a diplomatic settlement of Iran's nuclear issue.