At a meeting in Beijing with Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexander Venediktov stated that “Russia-Tehran interaction has many aspects and is implemented both in the bilateral format and on international platforms,” adding that the two nations are determined to strengthen that cooperation further.
He highlighted the critical role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in safeguarding member states’ sovereignty and advancing regional security.
Separately, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Russia’s “firm and unambiguous” support for Iran in the context of West Asia conflict.
“We intend to continue developing our relations with Iran. Such discussions are only natural,” Peskov noted.
At the 11th Primakov Readings in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that Russia had previously proposed resolutions to West Asian crisis through confidential dialogues with the United States, Israel, and Iran.
“The responses were positive,” Lavrov said, “but no tangible actions followed.” He underscored that both he and President Putin had advocated for these proposals at the highest levels, including in a recent meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The Kremlin has also stated that it would welcome any ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, emphasizing that efforts to exploit regional unrest and strain Iran-Russia ties have intensified. In response, officials insisted that Moscow remains committed to advancing its strategic partnership with Tehran.
Additionally, Russian sources noted that Araghchi had not informed President Putin of any Iranian plans to target American military bases, countering speculation in media circles.
Hossein Amiri
