Iran hopes for Russia`s help 

ArmInfo.Tehran expects Russia to utilize its international capacities to support the rights of the Iranian people against the US and Israeli military aggression,  President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

In a telephone conversation on Friday night, President Pezeshkian and  his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the latest regional  developments following the war of aggression imposed by the US and  the Israeli regime against Iran.

Pezeshkian described the assassination of Leader of the Islamic  Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei as an act contrary to all  legal norms and international regulations.  He emphasized that  oppressors aim to impose their will upon nations through blind and  desperate acts of power.

However, he added, the massive and heroic presence of the Iranian  people in support of their system and country has proven that such  aggressions only strengthen the nation's resolve to defend its  sovereignty.

Pezeshkian underscored that Iran expects Russia to utilize its  international capacities to support the rightful rights of the  Iranian people against these aggressions.

He noted that diplomatic consultations with regional countries have  clarified that targeting US military bases is solely a defensive  measure aimed at safeguarding Iran and its people.

Recent attacks by the US and the Israeli regime have reaffirmed  Tehran's position that regional security can only be ensured by the  countries in the region, while the presence of foreign forces is a  primary cause of insecurity, the president added.

Pezeshkian firmly rejected claims regarding an attack on Azerbaijan  Republic, characterizing these rumors as plots by enemies aimed at  undermining brotherly relations among neighboring countries.

He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never intended to  attack its neighbors and will not do so; rather, its path is one of  robust defense of territorial integrity and sustainable peace.

Expressing gratitude for the concern shown by the Russian government  and people during these critical times, Pezeshkian expressed hope  that independent countries and international organizations would  collaborate to compel oppressive governments to adhere to laws and  respect the rights of nations.

For his part, Vladimir Putin extended his condolences for the  martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei and expressed deep sympathy for the  Iranian government and people. He highlighted his ongoing  communications with leaders of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council  member states, emphasizing the necessity of regional stability.

The two presidents also agreed that coordination between Tehran and  Moscow would continue vigorously through various diplomatic and  security channels.

During the telephone conversation with President of the Islamic  Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian Vladimir Putin once again  expressed his heartfelt condolences on the assassination of Supreme  Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,  his family members and the country's military and political  leadership, as well as the numerous civilian casualties resulting  from the United States and Israel's armed aggression against Iran,  kremlin.ru reports. 

Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's principled stance in favour of an  immediate cessation of hostilities, the rejection of force as a  method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle  East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution. In  this regard, the President of Russia noted that he was in constant  contact with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member  states.

Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's solidarity with  the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and independence.  He also provided a detailed update on the developments during the  latest active phase of the conflict.

It was agreed that contact will be maintained with the Iranian side  via various channels.