Iran’s president thanks Putin for Russia’s stance during war with US
Moscow has massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran since launching its own full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow's stance during the conflict between Iran and the US. Pezeshkian praised Putin's positions during both the period of aggression and normal circumstances, highlighting the strategic nature of their relationship.
The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen and expand cooperation in various fields during their meeting. The conflict between Iran and the US erupted on February 28, following US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military officials. Since then, Iran has retaliated with attacks across the region, while Tehran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite a ceasefire in April, sporadic attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have hindered the prospects for a final peace agreement. In April, Putin told Iran's foreign minister that Moscow will do everything to help secure peace in the Middle East.
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