Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi Arrives in St Petersburg for Talks with Vladimir Putin
New Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St Petersburg, Russia, on Monday for talks with Vladimir Putin, according to local media reports.
He was received by Russian officials and Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali upon arrival. According to Jalali, Araghchi and President Putin are set to hold talks in St Petersburg on Monday, Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Speaking to IRNA, Jalali said the discussions between Araghchi and Putin would focus on recent developments following joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
Describing the visit as part of “close consultations,” Jalali noted that Tehran and Moscow share similar positions on key regional and international issues. He added that the leaders of both countries have spoken three times by phone since the conflict began on February 28.
Araghchi arrived in Russia after concluding a visit to Oman, where he met Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to discuss bilateral ties, regional tensions, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the regional crisis.
During the meeting, the Iranian minister briefed the Omani leadership on Tehran’s stance and thanked Oman for supporting dialogue and regional stability initiatives especially considering the current regional challenges, Iran’s TV Press reported.
The Sultan reiterated Oman’s commitment to advancing mediation and emphasised the importance of diplomacy in resolving the crisis.
Tensions in West Asia have escalated since the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The incident triggered a broader military confrontation, with Iran launching retaliatory operations against Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf region.
The conflict also led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies and intensifying the international crisis.
(DD News)
