Iran Security Chief Meets Putin in Moscow, Delivers Supreme Leader's Letter

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, delivering a letter from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The meeting had been planned for nearly a month but was delayed due to ongoing military discussions regarding the regional conflict.

Rezaei stated that the talks focused on post-war security arrangements, ending US aggression against Iran, and expanding energy cooperation. Discussions included plans to build a gas pipeline connecting Russia and Iran to alleviate domestic gas shortages and supply neighboring nations.

Addressing potential diplomatic resolutions, Rezaei reiterated that Tehran has presented seven conditions to Washington. He stated that Iran will neither negotiate with the US nor reopen the Strait of Hormuz until those conditions are satisfied.

During the meeting, Putin expressed Russia's readiness to assist in resolving the conflict. Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls regarding regional peace initiatives with counterparts across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.