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Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has confirmed that preparations are in progress for a potential visit to Tehran by Russian President Vladimir Putin, though no official date has been announced.
Iran is in the process of preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, as quoted by Russia's state news agency RIA on Monday. “Putin's trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway,” Mohajerani stated. The Kremlin has not yet issued an official comment regarding the visit.
The anticipated trip would mark Putin’s second visit to Tehran in recent years. In 2022, he held talks with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Earlier this year, Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic cooperation agreement, signaling a commitment to deeper ties across various sectors. The historical relationship between the two countries dates back to the 16th century, with periods of both collaboration and complexity.
Iranian officials have characterized the bilateral relationship as one of strategic alignment, with nuanced expectations regarding regional developments.
Putin's potential visit is expected to further advance discussions on regional security, economic partnerships, and energy cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
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The Middle East crisis intensifies after the deadly attack on the compound of the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei on Saturday that killed him, other family members and senior figures. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. targets in the region.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Australia on Tuesday (3 March), aiming to bolster relations between the two so-called "middle powers" amid what he has called a "rupture" in world order.
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The U.S.-Iran crisis has entered its third day, with further strikes reported across the Middle East and the death toll rising. Oil prices have surged to levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, raising fears of economic disruption and higher prices worldwide.
The UK said it's allowing the U.S. to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating missile attacks, after a suspected drone strike hit a British airbase in southern Cyprus, causing limited damage.
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