Putin tells Pezeshkian Middle East can resolve issues without US

Russian President Putin conveyed to Iranian President Pezeshkian that Middle East problems can be solved without US involvement, amid stalled Washington-Tehran negotiations. This signals Russia's backing of Iran in its standoff with the US, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts. The statement reinforces Russia-Iran alignment against US influence in the region.

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