Putin Meets Iranian Foreign Minister in St. Petersburg to Discuss Middle East Strategy

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's foreign minister in St. Petersburg to reaffirm strategic ties between the two countries. The leaders discussed coordinating their positions on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Moscow and Tehran aligning their diplomatic and military strategies in the region. The meeting underscores the deepening partnership between Russia and Iran, two nations that have increasingly cooperated on regional conflicts while both face Western sanctions. The talks come as both countries maintain significant involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, with Russia active in Syria and Iran supporting various proxy groups across the region.