Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Putin called the US strikes on Iran “unprovoked aggression” and affirmed Russia’s support for the Iranian people, stating, “We are on the right side of history.” Arakchi echoed the sentiment, condemning both the US and Israel for attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Arakchi emphasized Iran’s right to self-defense and thanked Putin for backing Iran at a critical time. Both sides highlighted their strategic ties and ongoing cooperation on nuclear and regional issues.