Iran security chief meets Putin in Moscow and delivers Khamenei message
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has met Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow for talks focused on regional security and the wider fallout from the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Rezaei said he also delivered a letter to Putin from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the visit. The meeting took place as diplomatic efforts intensified around the conflict and possible post-war arrangements.
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According to Rezaei, the discussions covered security arrangements in the region, Russia's support for ending what he described as US aggression against Iran, and the post-war period. He said the trip to Moscow had been planned nearly a month earlier but was delayed because of daily discussions about the military situation in the region. Rezaei also said Khamenei had wanted the message delivered to Putin as soon as possible.
The talks also touched on energy cooperation, including possible plans to build gas pipelines from Russia to Iran. Rezaei said the meeting included significant conversations about regional security and the future shape of the conflict. The timing of the visit suggests Moscow remains a key channel for Iranian diplomacy as Tehran seeks support from major powers.
The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for the wider region, with Qatar also stepping up diplomatic efforts to help end the war. The conflict has raised questions about the future status of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions on Iran, and the resumption of negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. Those issues have made security talks between Tehran and Moscow more significant, particularly as both countries face pressure from Western governments.
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Khamenei said in a written statement on Wednesday that there should not be "even the slightest inclination towards submission" to the United States. He also called for an "ever stronger" Iran to reach a point of "absolute deterrence". Rezaei said Tehran would not hold talks with Washington on ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets seven demands, although he did not set out those conditions in the reported remarks.
What remains unclear is how much practical progress the Moscow meeting produced, and whether it will lead to any concrete diplomatic or energy agreements. It is also not known whether the letter from Khamenei will prompt further direct engagement between Russian and Iranian officials. The next developments to watch are any follow-up statements from Moscow or Tehran, and whether regional mediation efforts gain traction in the coming days.
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