Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 21 Jul 2025,Monday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s Supreme Leader’s aide in Moscow to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme and rising tensions with Israel. This follows his June 23 meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, where Putin assured support in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict after US strikes. Kremlin sources said Moscow reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic solutions and stability in the Middle East. The meeting signals continued Russia-Iran cooperation amid global scrutiny of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Both sides emphasised the need to prevent further escalation. The US has warned against deepening Russia-Iran ties in military and nuclear sectors. (PC: India Today)
