Putin pledges Russia's support to end US-led war on Iran

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Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Russia's support to end the US-led war on Iran during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan ahead of a regional summit. The meeting came as Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections. Russia's backing adds a diplomatic dimension to the conflict, which has involved US-Iran tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and regional attacks. The items did not detail what support Russia would provide.

Why it matters：Russia's diplomatic backing for Iran could complicate US efforts to isolate Tehran and reshape alliances in the Middle East.

Key points

  • Putin met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan ahead of a regional summit.
  • Putin pledged support to end the US-led war on Iran.
  • Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterms.

Sources (original reporting)

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