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Putin: Moscow Remains Friend and Reliable Partner of Tehran

Published March 21, 2026, 08:11
Putin: Moscow Remains Friend and Reliable Partner of Tehran

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, expressing Moscow's continued friendship and reliability towards Tehran. The Kremlin emphasized Russia's desire to see the Iranian people overcome difficulties with dignity. At the same time, Russia condemns US-Israeli strikes against Iran, believing they have worsened the situation in the Middle East and caused an energy crisis. Additionally, there were reports of a Russian proposal to the US for an exchange of information regarding Iran and Ukraine, which was rejected by Washington. Russia assures that it does not want Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.