- The latest U.S. bombardment of Iran's nuclear sites was described by Putin as "absolutely unprovoked" and without any explanation.
- Araghchi brought a letter from Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, asking for further assistance from Russia.
- Putin reaffirmed that Russia is prepared to contribute ideas rather than act as a mediator in order to end the Iran-Israel-US dispute.
- Both parties emphasized their extensive 20-year strategic agreement
- Citing promises from Israeli leaders, Putin emphasized that Russian experts at Iran's Bushehr nuclear program are safe.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on June 23 with a letter addressed to President Vladimir Putin from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Two days prior to the visit, three significant nuclear sites in Iran were the subject of the biggest U.S. military strikes since 1979. The purpose of the trip, according to Araghchi, is to coordinate Russia's and Iran's stances on nuclear and regional security matters at a "critical and significant juncture."
Russia "is making efforts to assist the Iranian people," according to President Vladimir Putin, who publicly denounced the U.S. assault on Iran as "absolutely unprovoked" and "without any justification." "To discuss all these pressing issues and think together about how we could get out of today's situation," he said, welcoming the meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi sent the President and Supreme Leader's greetings and thanked Putin for Russia's backing, which Tehran considers to be in accordance with international law. Although specific requests have not been made public, Iran is seeking broader involvement—possibly through political, diplomatic, intelligence, or defensive support—while acknowledging Russia's stance.
Russia has positioned itself as a possible mediator and has strongly denounced the U.S. strikes on Iran, although not having officially promised any military assistance. Any more aid would "depend on what Iran needs," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that Russia is already providing diplomatic channels and maybe logistical support.
Amid rising tensions with the United States and Israel, Iran's FM Araghchi is in Moscow to get stronger support from Russia. In response, Putin has positioned Russia as a mediator, offered diplomatic backing, and issued a forceful rhetorical criticism. Moscow has refrained from offering direct military assistance, though. Both parties continue to find strategic value in the developing alliance, particularly as regional dynamics change.
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