Russian President Vladimir Putin praised what he described as the courage of the Iranian people in defending their sovereignty, noting that Moscow is closely monitoring developments.
He revealed that he received a message from Ali Khamenei last week, indicating the continuation of direct communication channels between the two leaders.
Putin affirmed that Russia will do everything in its power to bring peace to the Middle East as quickly as possible, expressing his hope that Iran will overcome this difficult period.
He emphasized that his country is determined to continue its strategic relations with Tehran, stressing that any Russian action will take into account the interests of Iran and the countries of the region.




