Foreign Minister Araghchi announced on Sunday that he would travel to Moscow to hold urgent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes in response to the escalating conflict and the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian soil.
“Russia is a friend of Iran and we enjoy a strategic partnership,” Araghchi said while in Istanbul. “We always consult with each other and coordinate our positions.”
The high-level diplomatic meeting is expected to take place on Monday morning, with both sides likely to discuss joint strategies and possible international responses to the crisis.
Observers say the Iran-Russia relationship may become more prominent as Tehran seeks support against Western aggression and isolation at the United Nations.
