Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow supports diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions with Washington and is prepared to assist, according to Iranian state media.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that Moscow is prepared to help diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian state media.
The phone call came on Putin’s 73rd birthday and focused on the expanding strategic relationship between Moscow and Tehran as well as efforts by third countries to mediate the months-long U.S.-Iran conflict.
Pezeshkian congratulated Putin on his birthday and wished Russia and its people continued prosperity and success, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency.
The two leaders also praised what IRNA described as the “positive and expanding” direction of bilateral relations and stressed the importance of continuing cooperation across multiple areas.
Putin said cooperation under the countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty was continuing despite regional developments.
On the war, Putin referred to mediation efforts by several countries and said Russia supported initiatives intended to reduce tensions.
Iranian officials “can be assured that Moscow is also ready to play a role and provide assistance in this regard,” Putin said, according to IRNA.
Pezeshkian separately told Putin that an agreement with Washington remained possible if the United States adhered to international legal frameworks and abandoned what Tehran characterizes as “maximalist” demands. He said Iran remained prepared for a “balanced and fair” agreement intended to bring lasting regional peace and security.
The comments come as negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled over Iran’s nuclear program and broader conditions for ending the war.
Vice President JD Vance said this week that the United States is demanding substantial reductions in Iran’s uranium enrichment capacity before any agreement can be reached. Iran has continued to insist that its right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable.
Russia has increasingly positioned itself as a potential diplomatic intermediary while maintaining close ties with Tehran.
Moscow and Tehran have deepened military, political and economic cooperation in recent years, particularly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amid extensive Western sanctions on both countries.
Putin also praised what he described as the Iranian people’s resilience during the conflict and said their response to attacks had drawn international attention.
He stressed the importance of maintaining close communication between Moscow and Tehran and conveyed greetings to Iran’s leadership, according to the Iranian account of the call.
The exchange took place as diplomatic efforts to halt the U.S.-Iran war remain uncertain.
Tehran has been preparing for stronger retaliation if the United States resumes large-scale attacks, while also using intermediaries to explore possible terms for ending hostilities. Iranian officials have indicated that potential agreements would need to address sanctions, nuclear restrictions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Putin’s offer does not mean Russia has been formally accepted as a mediator by both sides, and neither Washington nor Tehran announced a new Russian-led negotiation process Wednesday.
The call nevertheless signals Moscow’s willingness to become more directly involved in efforts to reduce tensions at a time when the conflict continues to affect energy markets, regional security and maritime traffic through the Persian Gulf.
For Russia, deeper involvement could also reinforce its broader strategic partnership with Iran while giving Moscow a more prominent diplomatic role in a conflict involving the United States.
For Tehran, the offer provides another potential diplomatic channel as Iranian leaders continue to signal that they remain open to negotiations under conditions they consider acceptable.
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