Iran says will meet Vladimir Putin after Donald Trump strikes nuclear sites
- On Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi traveled to Moscow for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to recent US and Israeli attacks targeting Iranian sites.
- The visit came shortly after the US carried out a covert operation involving B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk missiles targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, an action that Russia had cautioned might destabilize the region.
- Putin condemned the US strikes as unprovoked aggression with no justification and stated Russia was committed to assisting the Iranian people amid ongoing tensions.
- Araqchi characterized Iran's response as a legitimate act of self-defense and praised Russia's position as aligned with justice and international norms, highlighting the significance of their ongoing consultations.
- The talks imply continued strategic cooperation between Iran and Russia and reflect efforts to stabilise escalating conflicts in the region after recent attacks.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow to discuss regional and international developments following recent US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. Moscow, a key ally, has condemned the strikes but has not committed to military support.
Iranian Diplomatic Chief Abbas Araghchi stated that he was expected to consult "a great importance" in Russia, where he should meet, among others, with President Vladimir Putin after the US attacks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear installations.
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