Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:11pm on 23 Jun 2025,Monday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Kremlin on June 23, condemning U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as “absolutely unprovoked aggression” and reaffirming Russia’s long-standing support for Tehran. Putin pledged assistance to the Iranian people and emphasized reliable bilateral relations. Araghchi thanked Russia for denouncing U.S. and Israeli actions, describing them as illegitimate violations of international norms, and stressed Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense. He also noted Russia’s historical cooperation on Iran’s civilian nuclear program, citing the construction of the Bushehr plant. The meeting signals Moscow’s diplomatic alignment with Tehran amid heightened tensions.
