MOSCOW/ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the recent US-Iran talks in Islamabad and the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Kremlin said in a statement.
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During the call, President Pezeshkian shared his assessment of the April 11 negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which concluded without an agreement after marathon discussions. He expressed appreciation for Russia’s “principled stance” on international platforms and its efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.
The Iranian leader also thanked Moscow for providing humanitarian assistance amid the ongoing conflict, highlighting the importance of continued international support during the crisis.
President Putin, in response, reaffirmed Russia’s willingness to play an active diplomatic role, stating that Moscow remains ready to facilitate dialogue and mediate efforts to achieve a “just and lasting peace” in the region.
The Kremlin noted that Russia would maintain active engagement with regional stakeholders as part of its broader diplomatic outreach.
In addition to regional developments, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Iran and Russia across multiple sectors.
The call comes a day after high-level US-Iran talks hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad failed to yield a breakthrough, despite over 20 hours of negotiations. The dialogue was part of wider efforts to end the ongoing conflict that has caused significant casualties and economic disruption since late February.
Although the Islamabad talks did not produce an agreement, diplomatic channels remain open, with global powers, including Russia, continuing to push for a negotiated settlement to prevent further escalation.
