Putin and Iranian President Hold Second Phone Call in Week on Middle East Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conducted their second telephone conversation within a week, focusing on Middle East tensions and potential diplomatic solutions. Following the call, Putin called for rapid de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East region and emphasized the need to resolve conflicts through political rather than military means. The frequency of high-level communications between Moscow and Tehran reflects growing coordination between the two nations amid escalating regional conflicts involving Iranian-backed groups and Israel.