Putin and Pezeshkian held a phone call on regional stability, including Iran–US dialogue in Pakistan
Moscow – 12 April 2026 (MT Team) : President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran in a phone call discussed the situation in the Middle East, the Kremlin press service said in a statement.
“President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran in a phone call discussed the recent developments in the Middle East,” the statement reads.
Pezeshkian briefed Putin on the Iran-US talks held in Pakistan on April 11. He also “expressed gratitude for Russia’s principled position aimed at de-escalation”. The Iranian leader also thanked Russia for providing humanitarian assistance to his country’s people.
“Vladimir Putin highlighted Moscow’s readiness to continue facilitating efforts to find a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict and offer mediation in a bid to establish a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” the Kremlin press service noted.
Putin and Pezeshkian reaffirmed mutual determination to continue boosting good-neighborly relations between Russia and Iran.
In addition, the Iranian president wished a happy Easter to Putin and all Orthodox Christians in Russia.
