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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026. [Foreign Ministry of Iran – Anadolu Agency]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow will continue strengthening its strategic relationship with Iran and “do everything necessary” to support stability and peace across the Middle East.

Speaking during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in St. Petersburg, Putin said he had recently received a message from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

“I would like to ask you to convey my sincere thanks and appreciation,” Putin said, adding that Russia intends to maintain and develop its strategic ties with Tehran.

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He said the Iranian people are “fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty” and expressed hope they would overcome current challenges, with peace prevailing in the country.

Putin stressed that Russia would act in the interests of Iran and the wider region, saying: “We will do everything in our power to serve your interests and the interests of all the peoples of the region, in order to achieve this peace as quickly as possible.”

Araqchi arrived in St. Petersburg earlier on Monday as part of a regional tour that included stops in Pakistan and Oman.

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all except US and allies

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) participates in the traditional Quds Day rally in the capital Tehran on March 13, 2026. [Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency]

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping, but warned that access is effectively closed to the United States and its allies amid escalating regional tensions.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran was exercising its right to self-defence in response to the American-Israeli aggression.

“From our perspective, the strait is open, but it is closed only to our enemies and their allies,” he said, adding that Iran would continue to resist “with pride”.

Araghchi rejected suggestions that Tehran had sought a ceasefire, stating that Iran had not initiated any such request.

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“We did not send any message, nor did we request a ceasefire, but this war must end in a way that makes the enemies think a thousand times before committing any aggression again,” he said.

He added that Iran would continue to fight as long as necessary, stressing that the country would not hesitate to defend itself.

The foreign minister also said that the United States had initially demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” at the outset of the conflict before later shifting its position.

The remarks come as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continues to intensify, with the Strait of Hormuz—through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes—emerging as a central point of tension.

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