Why it matters:
The meeting comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly following recent threats and ultimatums from Trump's administration. The collaboration between Iran and Russia may serve as a counterbalance to U.S. policies and could pave the way for a more unified approach to sanctions relief.
What they're saying:
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, and Sergey Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, underscored the need for ongoing dialogue.
Ryabkov: "This approach by the U.S. President will only complicate the situation further."
"These threats and ultimatums push the region toward serious and open conflict, making it even harder to reach an agreement to resolve the issue."
"We must enhance our efforts to achieve a reasonable agreement while there is still time."
Key points:
- The meeting took place as part of political consultations among Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) member states.
- They both acknowledged recent discussions involving other countries and reiterated their commitment to finding common ground.
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