Putin sent his “best wishes” to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, and emphasized that Russia \u201cis making efforts to support the Iranian people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that the visit by Iran\u2019s top diplomat comes \u201cat a difficult time, marked by a sharp escalation of the situation in the region (the Middle East) and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u201cWe have good and reliable relations with Iran,\u201d Putin said, adding that Russia\u2019s position on the matter is \u201cwell known\u201d and has been clearly expressed at the UN Security Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For his part, Araqchi thanked Putin for \u201cfirmly condemning the acts of aggression,\u201d whether by Israel or the United States, and noted that Russian-Iranian ties now have a \u201cstrategic character.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRussia is on the right side of history and international law,\u201d he said. \u201cI hope that today we can address the full spectrum of issues arising from these events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He accused Israel and the US of raising the stakes each day. \u201cThey attacked our nuclear facilities, not just Israel, but the Americans as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe aggressive actions of Israel and the US are absolutely illegitimate and violate international rules and norms. We are defending our sovereignty, and our response is fully legitimate,\u201d Araqchi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, at a press conference, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he expected Araqchi to outline what Iran needs from Russia amid the ongoing US and Israeli bombing campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt all depends on what Iran needs now,\u201d Peskov said during his daily press briefing when asked what Moscow is willing to offer the Islamic Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Araqchi would present \u201chis proposals and vision of the situation\u201d during his Kremlin meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, Putin ruled out any Russian involvement in the conflict, citing the strategic partnership agreement signed by both countries earlier this year, which does not include provisions for military participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peskov also warned about the risks of further escalation, radioactive contamination, and the involvement of additional actors in the conflict, a reference to Saturday\u2019s US airstrikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He denied US President Donald Trump had provided Moscow with any detailed prior warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for a possible phone call between Putin and Trump, Peskov said while no such conversation is currently planned, \u201cit could happen at any time.\u201d EFE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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