Putin Meets Iran's Top Security Official Amid Moscow's Warning

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezai in the Kremlin, amidst concerns over potential renewed American attacks on Iran. The meeting occurred three days after a phone conversation between Putin and Rezai regarding Middle Eastern developments. According to Iranian media, both leaders emphasized the importance of continued strategic cooperation between their nations, with Rezai thanking Putin for Moscow's support during wartime.

The high-level consultations coincide with diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran. A recent round of talks, mediated by Qatar, concluded without a breakthrough, though indirect contacts persist. Iran insists on the lifting of American sanctions as a prerequisite for progress toward an agreement.

Moscow has recently expressed apprehension about the possibility of further American military action and has called for intensified diplomatic efforts. Russia, maintaining close security and political ties with Iran, aims to play a role in preventing regional escalation. It remains unclear if Putin and Rezai discussed a new Russian mediation proposal or security assistance for Tehran.