Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg, Russia, where he is expected to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin, as part of ongoing diplomatic contacts related to the war in the Middle East.
According to Iranian state media, the meeting with the Russian president is expected to focus on developments in the region and Iran’s diplomatic efforts.
Diplomatic contacts amid regional tensions
The visit marks another stop in Araghchi’s diplomatic engagements concerning the conflict in the Middle East.
The trip to Russia follows the cancellation of a previously scheduled visit to Islamabad, as Tehran continues consultations with regional and international actors regarding the situation in the region.