Russian President Vladimir Putin re-aligned himself with the Iranian regime at a critical time for the Middle East.
During a meeting in St. Petersburg with Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, the Russian president praised Iranian “courage and heroism” and confirmed that he had received a message from supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Russia reinforces its support for Iran
The gesture is no small thing. It comes weeks after the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Putin made it clear that Moscow will continue to support Tehran. In addition, he assured that he will do “everything possible” to promote peace, while maintaining his strategic link with the regime.
A geopolitical axis that is consolidating
TheIranian Foreign Minister stressed that the relationship between the two countries
is a “strategic partnership”.He also stated that Iran emerged stronger from the conflict and that the world recognized its capacity.
These statements reflect an increasingly marked alignment between Moscow and Tehran.
Criticism of the United States and the blockade of negotiations
From Iran they questioned the role of the United States in the negotiations
.
Araqchi described U.S. demands as “excessive” and maintained that this prevented
progress in agreements.Internationally mediated talks, including in Pakistan, did not achieve concrete results.
Hormuz and the tension that does not subside
The Strait of Hormuz remains
