Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations: FM Araghchi

-- Russia pledges support for Iran amid rising regional tensions
-- Putin-Araghchi meeting signals strategic alignment on West Asia crisis
-- Iran blames US demands for breakdown of recent peace talks
-- Regional diplomacy intensifies after Pakistan, Oman consultations

ST. PETERSBURG: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ​said on Monday that ‌Tehran was looking into United States President Donald ​Trump's request ​for negotiations, according to a ⁠post on ​the minister's Telegram account.

He ​told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations ​because the US ​has not achieved any of ‌its ⁠objectives.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to regional stability, saying Russia would “do what it can” to support peace efforts as he met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The meeting took place in Saint Petersburg amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive talks between Iran and the United States following a temporary ceasefire.

According to Iranian state media, Putin said Russia would support the interests of Iran and other regional countries while working towards restoring peace in West Asia. He also expressed hope that the Iranian people would overcome current challenges and that stability would soon return to the region.

Araghchi, who is on a regional diplomatic tour, said Iran had “bravely resisted” what he termed US aggression and would continue to defend its interests. He emphasised that Iran and Russia share a strategic partnership and are committed to strengthening cooperation across multiple domains.

The high-level meeting was attended by senior Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, and intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov. The Iranian delegation included Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali.

Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the meeting as highly significant given the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East.

Araghchi arrived in Russia after visits to Pakistan and Oman, where he held consultations on the ongoing conflict and diplomatic pathways forward. He noted that discussions in Islamabad focused on assessing the stalled negotiations with Washington and exploring conditions for resuming dialogue.

Blaming the breakdown of the latest round of talks on what he described as “excessive demands” by the United States, Araghchi stressed the importance of continued regional consultations and diplomatic coordination.

He also highlighted Oman’s role as a key regional partner, particularly in managing issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor shared by Iran and Oman.

The visit comes as mediators intensify efforts to sustain dialogue between Tehran and Washington despite recent setbacks. Analysts note that Russia’s engagement signals its intent to remain a key player in shaping the diplomatic landscape of the Middle East, as regional powers seek to prevent further escalation and stabilise the situation.