Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has begun his international trip, during which he will visit important mediators Pakistan and Oman, and also travel to Russia, emphasizing the enduring relationship between the nations.
Russia has been an essential diplomatic partner for Iran during the confrontation with the US.
The Kremlin has consistently proposed to take control of Iran’s enriched uranium, suggesting to store or reprocess it within Russia.
Although this could potentially address some of the essential US requests in talks to conclude its conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump reportedly turned down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal, likely seeking to prevent Moscow – already a dominant force in nuclear energy – from acquiring additional influence.
Apart from uranium, Iran and Russia established a 20-year agreement in January 2025 that enhances their economic, military, and political alliance. Russia considers US attacks on Iran as “unprovoked aggression,” but importantly, the agreement between Tehran and Moscow did not constitute a mutual-defense treaty.
On Thursday, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his “high appreciation” for Islamabad’s mediation between Iran and the US during a call with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar, also indicating Moscow’s “willingness to assist.”
In March, Xenix News reported that Russia was supplying Iran with information regarding the positions and movements of American forces, vessels, and aircraft, as per various individuals knowledgeable about US intelligence reports on the matter, marking the initial sign that Moscow aimed to engage in the conflict.
Araghchi’s forthcoming visit to Moscow indicates that Tehran will seek to engage with its allies in the Kremlin during the conflict.
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