Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Iran’s close coordination with Russia on regional and nuclear issues amid unprovoked Israeli and American aggression.
Speaking in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, Araghchi said the visit came at a “critical and significant juncture” in the region.
He described Iran-Russia ties as “very close and historic,” noting that in recent years, relations between the two countries have taken on a strategic dimension.
The meeting came a day after the American bombers targeted three peaceful nuclear facilities in Iran – Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow – in blatant breach of international law.
Russia’s envoy to the United Nations, during an emergency session late on Sunday, strongly condemned the aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Araghchi’s meeting with Putin coincided with the new wave of Operation True Promise III in which Iranian armed forces used with a barrage of new-generation missiles, which made direct impacts across the occupied territories.
The largescale operation is in response to the continued Israeli-American aggression against the country, which began on June 13 with assassination of top commanders, scientists and others.
On Sunday morning, the Trump administration in Washington made a formal entry into the Israeli war against Iran, targeting sites that are protected under the international law.
In his meeting with Putin, Araghchi said Iran has always maintained close consultations with Russia, particularly on the nuclear issue, where Moscow has acted as a partner and supporter.
He underlined that Russia was present in past nuclear negotiations and has played a constructive role.
Highlighting the current volatile situation, Araghchi said tensions are rising due to the “aggression of the Israeli regime and the United States.”
He described these acts as violations of the UN Charter and international law, stressing that Iran is engaged in legitimate self-defense.
The foreign minister expressed gratitude for Russia’s positions in condemning the attacks, saying Moscow is “on the right side of international law.”
He also conveyed the greetings of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian to the Russian president.
Putin also condemned the US and Israeli aggression on Iran as “unjustified and without any basis.”
“I am very pleased you are here today in Moscow,” he told Araghchi. “It gives us the opportunity to discuss these urgent matters and think together about ways to overcome the current situation.”
The Russian leader reaffirmed his country’s official stance, saying Moscow had already voiced its condemnation in statements by the Russian Foreign Ministry and at the UN Security Council.
Putin emphasized the depth of Russia-Iran ties, describing the relationship as long-standing, strong, and built on mutual trust.
He said Russia would do its part to help the Iranian people and seek a peaceful resolution to the current crisis.
He also asked Araghchi to convey his best wishes to the Leader and President Pezeshkian.
