Qatar urges Iran to 'show goodwill' by ending threats to the region and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies. Qatar says mediation continues after a visit to Tehran, where Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also held talks with Iranian leaders.
MOSCOW — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conveyed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the Middle East has the capacity to address its issues without U.S. intervention. During a meeting with Putin at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow, Pezeshkian stated, "I believe we are capable of resolving our problems in the region without relying on the United States." He added, "Our trade is expanding and growing day by day."
Pezeshkian expressed optimism, noting that "U.S. actions in the region make it easier for U.S. to move towards greater multilateralism and strengthen our cooperation with you and other countries subject to unilateral U.S. sanctions." Putin, in turn, discussed the ongoing conflict with Pezeshkian, expressing hope that the situation would improve.
He said, "We spoke earlier, one-on-one, about the situation in the region -- a situation that, undoubtedly, cannot help but cause concern." Putin added, "I hope it will evolve in a positive direction."
Pezeshkian conveyed his confidence that both nations share a will to expand cooperation across various sectors, including science, industry, culture, and security.
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