MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Moscow will stay a loyal good friend and dependable companion to Tehran throughout difficult instances.
On the event of the spring pageant Nowruz, President Putin prolonged greetings to the leaders of a number of CIS nations, together with Ilham Aliyev, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Sadyr Japarov, Emomali Rahmon, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
In his messages, Putin highlighted the sturdy bilateral relations with these nations and emphasised that mutually useful, multilateral ties will proceed to flourish.
Notably, the Russian president additionally despatched greetings to Iranian leaders, together with Supreme Chief Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
He prayed for the Iranian folks to efficiently navigate tough circumstances and reaffirmed that Moscow will stay a steadfast good friend and dependable companion to Tehran throughout this crucial interval.
Earlier, Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araqchi has acknowledged that the present battle is just not Iran’s struggle, however one imposed upon the nation, and that Tehran will proceed defensive measures so long as crucial.
Talking to Japanese media, Araqchi mentioned it doesn’t seem that the USA is prepared to finish its aggression, and a easy ceasefire won’t be ample to resolve the battle with the US and Israel. “This isn’t our struggle; it has been imposed on us. We had been negotiating with the US when assaults had been launched by the US and Israel. Their actions had been unlawful, unjustified, and unprovoked,” he mentioned.
The Iranian minister emphasised that Iran won’t settle for a brief ceasefire. “We aren’t in favor of repeating final 12 months’s state of affairs. The struggle should finish fully and completely, with ensures that such a scenario won’t happen once more,” he added.
On maritime safety, Araqchi acknowledged that the Strait of Hormuz stays open. He clarified that it has not been closed, aside from vessels from nations which can be attacking Iran. Different nations’ ships could transit safely, and Iran is able to present safe passage to nations that coordinate and talk with Tehran.
