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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Russia says it supports Iran with ‘clear stance’ condemning US and Israeli strikes, intends to deepen Tehran ties
Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 23, 2025. (Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP)
The Kremlin says Russia supports Iran “with its clear position” on condemning US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and that Moscow intends to further develop its ties with Tehran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov makes the comment in response to a question about criticism from some commentators who have suggested Russia did not do enough to support Iran, with which it has a strategic partnership pact.
Peskov says that “many people are trying to spoil relations between Moscow and Tehran by adding fuel to the fire.”
He notes that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who held talks with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, has said he highly valued Russia’s role.
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