Iran’s current approach to relations with Russia

Many in Iran view Russia as a key partner for ensuring their economic survival. Russia can help Iran withstand sanctions, meet domestic food needs, and rebuild its energy sector.

Political and Diplomatic Sphere

In 2026, the two sides’ relations are more dynamic, and high-level meetings continue. Russia condemned the US and Israel invasion against Iran in February 2026 and, through a statement, called these attacks illegitimate.

President Putin was the first leader to offer condolences on the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of Iran and congratulated the leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba Khamenei.

Also, the previous message of the Iranian leader to Putin, high-level consultations between the two countries; holding more than 12 rounds of talks between the two foreign ministers; three telephone conversations between the presidents of the two countries; humanitarian aid of over 400 tons of goods to Iran; coordination in political positions between the two countries in international forums; and the veto of the draft American resolution are an important part of the strategic relations between the two countries in the new circumstances.

In this regard, on the first visit of Iranian officials to Russia since the last US and Israeli attacks on April 27, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi went to St. Petersburg to coordinate with his partner.

Araghchi thanked the Russian president for his recent messages and said that in our view, Iran-Russia relations are a strategic partnership that will continue with greater strength and scope.

These talks and meetings are taking place at a time when the ceasefire brokered by Pakistan has been fraught with tension since April 8 due to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and the blockade of Iranian ports by the US, and the Iran-US negotiations are........

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