In a swift diplomatic move following a major escalation in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is en route to Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The sudden trip was confirmed just hours after US airstrikes hit three of Iran's nuclear facilities , sending tensions soaring across the region.
Araghchi described the visit as urgent and reaffirmed Iran's 'strategic partnership' with Russia, stating that the two nations routinely align their positions on international matters, as reported by Politico . The foreign minister made the announcement in Istanbul, emphasising that Tehran and Moscow remain tightly coordinated amid the growing crisis.
Russia has long been one of Iran's staunchest allies, standing by the Islamic Republic even as it faces global pressure over its nuclear ambitions. The two nations have bolstered each other militarily, with Iran supplying Moscow with drones for use in Ukraine, while Russia has offered Tehran critical support in its civilian nuclear endeavours.
This latest diplomatic scramble comes as Israel intensifies efforts to block Iran's path to nuclear weapons. After conducting its own raids earlier this month, Israel reportedly urged the US to join in, a push that ultimately led to Washington launching precision strikes on Iranian facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow site.
