US EditionRussia remains a loyal friend to Iran, says Putin
- On March 21, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on Nowruz and affirmed Moscow remains a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran.
- Framing his remarks as solidarity, Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people to overcome harsh trials and said US and Israeli attacks plunged the Middle East into the abyss, triggering a major global energy crisis.
- The Kremlin dismissed the report as fake after Politico reported Moscow proposed an intelligence quid pro quo to Washington, while some Iranian sources said they received little real help from Moscow.
- The published strategic partnership lacks a mutual defence clause and Russia has repeatedly said it does not want Iran to develop an atomic bomb.
- Regional instability and energy market shifts frame Moscow's broader stance as it says the US and Israeli attacks pushed the Middle East into the abyss and Moscow has benefited from higher oil prices.
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In a message for the new year, Kremlin says Russia continues to be 'faithful friend and reliable partner'
Putin Sends Nowruz Wishes to Iran Amid Ongoing War
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his best wishes to Iran's leadership and people Saturday for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, assuring them of Moscow's support as they fight a war in the Middle East. “Nowruz greetings were... sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian,” the Kremlin said in a statement. “Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people …
Putin says Russia is 'loyal friend, reliable partner' of Iran's Islamic regime in Nowruz message
"Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people strength in overcoming these severe trials and emphasised that during this difficult time," read the message shared by the Kremlin.
Russia, a long-time ally of Iran, has in recent weeks denounced the attacks carried out on the country since the end of February by Israel and the United States. The Russian President assured the Iranian leaders and people of his support.
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