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Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia for Putin talks amid rising regional tensions
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Published on 27 April 2026
Earlier stops in Islamabad set up the next push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg to hold high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Iranian state media. The visit comes after meetings in Islamabad aimed at advancing a regional diplomatic agenda amid an ongoing crisis. Both sides are expected to discuss coordination and next steps at a sensitive moment in regional politics.
- Araghchi lands in St Petersburg for talks with Putin
- The trip follows key meetings in Islamabad
- Iran and Russia aim to coordinate on the regional crisis
- High-level diplomacy continues as tensions remain elevated
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