The statement comes amid deepening political and economic ties between the two countries in recent years. In 2025, Moscow and Tehran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and regional security.
Analysts say these ties have strengthened as both countries face pressure from Western sanctions and share similar positions on several geopolitical issues.
Context of escalating tensions in the Middle East
Putin’s statement comes during a period of intense conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The confrontation escalated after large-scale air operations targeted several locations across Iran, including strikes that resulted in the death of the country’s long-time supreme leader Ali Khamenei.