Russia backs Iran diplomatically as Israeli operations dismantle regime power and expose regional terror networks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Iran’s leadership following the deaths of several senior Iranian figures during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, according to a statement released by the Kremlin.
During a phone conversation late Friday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin conveyed sympathy over the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, senior political and military officials, and civilians who were reportedly killed during the latest phase of the conflict.
The Kremlin said Putin reiterated Russia’s official position calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and urged a return to diplomatic engagement to address tensions in the Middle East. Moscow emphasized its opposition to the use of military force as a method of resolving disputes involving Iran or the broader regional conflict.
According to the Kremlin statement, Putin also noted that he has been maintaining ongoing communication with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council as the crisis continues to reshape the security landscape of the Middle East.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly thanked Russia for what he described as solidarity with the Iranian people during the conflict. He also briefed Putin on the latest developments and the current stage of military operations unfolding in the region.
The conversation reflects growing diplomatic activity among global powers as the conflict intensifies following large-scale Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership positions tied to Tehran’s regional network of armed proxies.
