Larijani Delivers Message to Putin, Discusses New Cooperation

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, visited Moscow to deliver a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to President Vladimir Putin. During the meeting, they discussed economic, regional, and international cooperation, as well as the future of Iran-Russia relations. The content of the message remains confidential, following standard diplomatic protocol.

Larijani Delivers Message to Putin, Discusses New Cooperation

Larijani and Putin had previously met in July to address Middle East issues and Iran's nuclear program. In January 2025, Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive 20-year strategic partnership agreement covering defense, energy, and technology cooperation. Amid US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and regional tensions, Tehran suspended cooperation with the IAEA in response to Western actions. Putin emphasized the importance of peaceful dialogue and highlighted Russia's strong relationship with Tehran in addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.