Putin reiterates call for regional de-escalation in phone conversation with Iranian president

Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to reducing tensions in the Middle East during a phone call with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, according to official statements.

The conversation between the two leaders took place amid heightened concerns over escalating conflict in the region. The Kremlin stated that President Putin emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation and reiterated Russia’s position on the need for de-escalation in the Middle East.

The call between Putin and Rouhani followed a recent discussion between President Putin and US President Donald Trump, in which the two leaders also addressed the ongoing situation in the region. According to the Kremlin, both Putin and Trump expressed concern about the increasing tensions and agreed on the necessity of working towards stability.

In a related development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also held a telephone conversation. The officials discussed the current state of affairs in the Middle East and exchanged views on possible steps to prevent further deterioration of the situation.

The series of diplomatic engagements come as regional powers and the international community express growing alarm over the potential for conflict. Russia has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomatic solutions to address the challenges facing the Middle East.

According to official statements, both Russian and Iranian leaders underscored the importance of maintaining communication and coordination in order to support regional stability and security.