Iran and Russia Cooperating More Closely Than Ever, Says Araghchi
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran and Russia are cooperating more closely than ever before following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran. The discussions covered regional issues, the economy, and nuclear cooperation. Lavrov pledged Russian support for Iran against U.S. and Israeli actions, while U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed Russia's military aid to Tehran.
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- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran and Russia are cooperating closer than ever before.
- The two nations discussed regional issues, economy, and nuclear cooperation during talks in Tehran.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged continued support for Iran against the U.S. and Israel.
- Lavrov offered mediation between Iran and the parties involved in the conflict.
- Western media report increased Russian military cooperation with Iran, including missile supplies.
- U.S. President Donald Trump described Russia's military aid to Iran as limited.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran and Russia are cooperating more closely than at any point in history, following talks in Tehran with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Araghchi described the discussions as "very timely," covering a wide range of topics including Europe, West Asia, Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine, Yemen, the economy, and nuclear cooperation. He emphasized the unprecedented closeness of the Iran-Russia working relationship.
Lavrov, in turn, expressed confidence in the justness of Iran's cause and Russia's, condemning what he called an "unprovoked military campaign" by the United States and Israel against Iran. He pledged continued support for Tehran and offered mediation between the parties.
Western media reports suggest that Russia and Iran are increasing military cooperation, including the supply of Russian missiles to Iran. However, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized Russia's military assistance to Tehran as limited, stating, "Russia is doing very little, if anything."
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