Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Russia on Monday for a diplomatic visit to shore up support after two months of conflict. He met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks described by Moscow as “useful”.
Putin told Araghchi that the Iranian people were fighting courageously, according to Russian state news agency TASS. He added that Russia “will do everything to bring peace to the Middle East as soon as possible” and expressed hope that Iran would find stability.
Speaking on Russian state television, Araghchi described Russia as a “strategic partner” for Iran and said the relationship would continue to strengthen. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow stands ready to “do everything to ensure that peace” is reached.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali were also in attendance.
Pleased to engage with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux.
Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership. As our relationship continues to grow, we are grateful for solidarity and welcome Russia's support for diplomacy. pic.twitter.com/I1VyDSfxET — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 28, 2026
“Iran wants to show it's not isolated,” said Dmitry Bridzhe, Director of the Russian Studies Unit at the Center for Arab-Eurasian Studies, speaking from Moscow on AnewZ’s Daybreak. “It needs diplomatic support from influential global actors such as Russia and China.”
Following the visit, Araghchi welcomed Russia’s support and emphasised strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Moscow has previously offered to store Iran’s enriched uranium as a way of defusing tensions, but the proposal has drawn condemnation from the United States.
Araghchi's visit comes amid uncertainty over a proposed second round of talks between the United States and Iran, reportedly planned in Islamabad, Pakistan.
On 24 April U.S. President Donald Trump signalled he would engage in negotiations by sending envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner. The following day Trump cancelled the visit.
After his visit to Russia, Araghchi travelled to Oman for discussions on regional security, including the Strait of Hormuz.
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