Moscow expresses readiness to offer assistance to Iran
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nosie thangs, let's chat 'bout Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi's visit to Moscow yesterday. He met up with Vladimir Putin today.
Putin ain't pleased 'bout them U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear labs, calling 'em an unwarranted act of aggression.
Araghchi's visit comes during a tense period in the region and around Iran. ol' Putin made it clear that Russia's position on the matter is clear, and it's been stated loud and clear by our Foreign Affairs crew. They've also voiced their opinion at the UN Security Council.
Putin guaranteed support for Iran and offered to work together to find solutions for the region's current mess. There's a letter from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Putin, askin' for help following the U.S. attacks on the nuclear labs.
The U.S. backed Israel in its beef with Iran last night, launchin' strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Isfahan, Fordo, and Natanz. The main target was Fordo, a uranium enrichment plant.
Donald Trump claimed the attacks caused "major damage" to all Iranian nuclear sites, hitin' them "bang on" and destroying deep underground infrastructure, according to Izvestia. But Iran claims Fordo only suffered partial damage.
Iran promised to root the U.S. for messin' with their labs. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps called the U.S. attack on "peaceful nuclear facilities" a "flagrant and unprecedented crime." They accused Washington of violatin' the UN Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Before the powwow between Putin and Araghchi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journos that Russia had stated its position, supportin' Iran. Peskov didn't outline how Russia would help Iran, though.
When asked, Peskov said Russia's assistance would depend on Iran's request. He mentioned they offered mediation, but didn't say if Russia would provide weapons to Iran.
Peskov assured journos that the Russia-U.S. support for opposin' sides in the Iran-Israel conflict wouldn't block dialogues aimed at stoppin' military actions in Ukraine. "These are separate events," Peskov clarified.
He also hinted that the date for the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks could be determined this week.
Back at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin suggested Iran and Israel should find ways to stop the military action and reach agreements. He'd previously shared proposals with the U.S., Israel, and Iran to ensure Iran's peaceful nuclear energy needs and Israel's security.
Putin feels it's crucial to consider Iran's nuclear energy interests and Israel's security concerns, as it's a tricky and complicated issue.
He added that Russia's business with Southeast Asian countries is deepenin', as these countries are changin' fast and transformin' their economies. Putin insisted the world's changin' rapidly, and Russia supports a fair world order and joint efforts to overcome difficulties in the global economy.
Check out DK.RU for more on these topics:
- The discussion between Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, amid war-and-conflicts and tense politics, revolves around Russia's stance and support for Iran following the U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear labs.
- The general news landscape is filled with updates on Russia's commitment to aid Iran, as it advocates for its position at the UN Security Council, while also addressing the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly Iran-Israel tensions.
