Iran Turns to Putin: Is Russia Quietly Shaping the War Endgame?

Iran Turns to Putin: Is Russia Quietly Shaping the War Endgame?

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a sensitive moment, when US-Iran talks appear stuck and the Strait of Hormuz crisis is still shaking global markets. The timing is not accidental. Tehran is looking for diplomatic backing, strategic reassurance, and possibly a stronger negotiating position against Washington. Reuters reported that Putin … Read more