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Putin’s national security secretary speaks with Iranian counterpart, decries alleged foreign interference in protests
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleMOSCOW — Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, held a telephone conversation with the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Interfax reports.
During the call, Shoigu strongly condemns what he describes as attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
Both sides agree to maintain contacts and coordinate their positions to strengthen security.
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