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Iran's FM Araghchi in Russia for Talks with Putin Amid West Asia Crisis

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St Petersburg, Russia, for talks with President Vladimir Putin amid heightened tensions. The discussions will focus on the aftermath of joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran. Araghchi previously visited Oman, where he met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to discuss diplomatic solutions. The conflict has escalated since the strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, leading to regional instability and a global energy crisis.

Key Points: Iran FM Araghchi Meets Putin in St Petersburg

  • Iran FM Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks with Putin
  • Discussions focus on US-Israeli joint strikes on Iran
  • Araghchi visited Oman before Russia, met Sultan Haitham
  • Conflict escalated after strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader
  • Strait of Hormuz closure triggers global energy crisis
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Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg to hold talks with Russian President Putin

Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg to hold talks with Russian President Putin amid escalating West Asia tensions after US-Israeli strikes.

"We are in Muscat for an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman -- FM Araghchi's first to the region following the recent US-Israeli aggression - Esmaeil Baqaei"

Moscow, April 27

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia's St Petersburg on Monday to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin, local media reported on Monday.

Upon arrival in St Petersburg, Araghchi was received by Russian officials and Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali. 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 discussions between Araghchi and President Putin will focus on developments after the joint strikes by the US and Israel against Iran.

Jalali said Araghchi's visit is part of "close consultations" between Iran and Russia as the two nations have similar approaches to regional and international issues. He further said that the Presidents of Iran and Russia have held three phone calls since the conflict began on February 28.

Araghchi arrived in Russia after concluding his visit to Oman amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Earlier, the Iranian FM held a meeting with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, discussing bilateral ties, regional developments, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the regional crisis.

During the meeting, Araghchi briefed Oman's Sultan about Iran's stance on the latest developments of the conflict. He expressed appreciation for Oman's support for dialogue and promoting efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region, especially considering the current regional challenges, Iran's Press TV reported.

Sultan Haitham highlighted Oman's stance on advancing mediation efforts that would increase the chances of reaching sustainable political solutions and mitigate the impact of crises on the people of the region. He stressed the importance of using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues.

In a statement on X, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated: "We are in Muscat for an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman -- FM Araghchi's first to the region following the recent US-Israeli aggression, which has impacted the broader region. Iran continues to place great importance on its relations with Persian Gulf states and remains committed to strengthening mutual trust and constructive cooperation. The Oman-Iran relationship stands as a testament to Iran's genuine pursuance of respectful and mutually beneficial relations with its neighbours in the South."

The tensions in West Asia escalated after the US and Israel carried out a joint military operation against Iran on February 28. The joint military strikes killed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a large-scale military operation by Iran against Israel and the US bases in the Gulf nations. The conflict also led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered a global energy crisis.

- IANS

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Sneha F
Tragic that Ayatollah Khamenei was killed. But why does every conflict in West Asia have to escalate into something that affects the entire world? The Strait of Hormuz closure is already causing fuel price hikes in India. Diplomacy should have been tried more seriously before military strikes. 🙏
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Arun Y
Russia and Iran are natural allies in resisting US hegemony. But I'm concerned about India's position—we have strategic ties with both Iran (Chabahar port) and the US. We need to balance our interests carefully without taking sides. Our energy security depends on it.
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Deepika L
Oman playing mediator is smart—they've always been the neutral voice in the Gulf. Iran's approach of using both diplomacy (Oman) and military deterrence (Russia) is textbook strategy. But the real victims are ordinary people in West Asia facing sanctions and war. 😔
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Jennifer L
As an expat living in India, I find this geopolitical chess game fascinating. Russia gains leverage, Iran gets a powerful patron, and the US-Israel alliance is cornered. But the human cost is enormous—I hope leaders remember that every decision affects millions of lives.
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Vivek B
India needs to learn from Iran's persistence. Despite heavy sanctions and attacks, they keep negotiating and building alliances. Our foreign policy should be equally resilient. And honestly, the closure of Hormuz is a wake-up call for India to diversify our energy sources and invest in renewables.

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