Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his country’s “very close” ties with Iran during a landmark meeting with Iran’s president, despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. During their first official meeting, Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed a range of topics, including regional security issues, economic collaboration, and the ongoing war in Syria. While both sides acknowledged the challenging geopolitical environment, they expressed their commitment to further strengthen their bilateral ties and safeguard regional stability. Russia and Iran’s deepening relationship may be watched with wariness by western countries given the current state of international politics.
Putin hails ‘very close’ links with Iran at landmark first meeting with president, as Middle East tensions soar
