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ST. PETERSBURG:<\/strong> Russia is prepared to do everything within its power to help ensure that peace in the Middle East is achieved as soon as possible, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Iranian foreign minister, in turn, stated that relations between Moscow and Tehran constitute a strategic partnership and will continue to strengthen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin\u2019s statements:<\/strong>
Putin said he had received a message last week from Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He asked Araghchi to convey his \u201cgratitude for this message and best wishes for his health and well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Russian leader noted that the Iranian people are fighting \u201ccourageously and heroically\u201d for their sovereignty. He expressed hope that they would get through \u201cthis difficult period of trials\u201d and that peace would ultimately prevail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin added that Moscow is ready to do everything in its power to ensure that peace in the Middle East \u201cis achieved as quickly as possible.\u201d He also stressed that Russia \u201cintends to maintain\u201d its strategic relations with Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statements by Iran\u2019s foreign minister:<\/strong>
Araghchi said he was \u201cvery pleased\u201d to meet Putin, adding that Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian had conveyed their \u201cwarmest greetings\u201d to the Russian leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated that the Iranian people have managed to resist US pressure through their courage and \u201cwill continue to stand firm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Araghchi also thanked Putin and Russia for their support of the Islamic Republic. He said relations between Moscow and Tehran represent a \u201cstrategic partnership at the highest level\u201d and will continue to develop \u201cregardless of circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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