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Iranian President Pezeshkian Acknowledges Russian Support Amid US-Israeli Conflict

Sep 01, 2026 09:01 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran-russia-relations,diplomacy,sanctions,geopolitics

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for diplomatic and strategic support during the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. This interaction highlights the strengthening of the Iran-Russia axis as a counterweight to Western influence and sanctions pressure, signaling continued geopolitical alignment despite the active hostilities.

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Iran’s Pezeshkian praises Russia’s support during US-Israeli war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for supporting Tehran during the US-Israeli war and amid years of sanctions imposed by Washington. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the ...

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

President Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russian support during the war and sanctions.

Russia NEUTRAL

Provided support to Iran as acknowledged by the Iranian President.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as an adversary in the context of war and sanctions.

Israel NEUTRAL

Referenced as an adversary in the context of war.

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