Putin Reiterates Russia’s Call for Immediate Halt to Fighting in Talks With Pezeshkian

Moscow [Russia]: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday and expressed his sorrow over Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing. He underlined Russia’s position of immediate cease-fire and stated that he was in close touch with the presidents of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry published information on the teleconference.

According to a Telegram post, “During the telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian Vladimir Putin has once again expressed his heartfelt condolences on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei along with his family members and the country’s military and political leadership, as well as the numerous civilian casualties resulting from the United States and Israel’s armed aggression against Iran.”

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“Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia’s principled position in favour of an immediate end to hostilities, the rejection of using force to resolve any problems pertaining to Iran or emerging in the Middle East, and a prompt return to diplomatic resolution.” In this context, the Russian president stated that he maintained continuous communication with the leaders of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the post continued.

According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russia for supporting the Iranian people “as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country.”

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He also gave a thorough update on what had happened during the conflict’s most recent active phase.

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The Foreign Ministry added that it was decided to keep in touch with the Iranian side through a variety of channels.

The events take place amid tensions in West Asia following the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei, and other high-ranking officials in a combined US-Israeli military strike on Iranian soil on February 28. Tehran responded angrily.

Targeting important military locations, nuclear-related infrastructure, and leadership compounds, US and Israeli troops launched extensive air and missile strikes throughout Iran in a coordinated operation known as Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion.

Iran retaliated by launching waves of drone and missile attacks throughout several Arab nations, targeting Israeli assets and American military installations in the area. Israel also continued its strikes on Tehran and expanded the fight to Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah.