Can Russia be a mediator in the Iran-US crisis?

27 April, 2026, 07:05 pm

Last modified: 27 April, 2026, 07:07 pm

Can Russia be a mediator in the Iran-US crisis?

27 April, 2026, 07:05 pm

Last modified: 27 April, 2026, 07:07 pm

Diplomatic activity is gaining new momentum amid the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran. Tehran is now turning to Russia to find a way to stop the war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for a crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Qatar-based media outlet Al-Jazeera reported that Araghchi's plane landed at St. Petersburg airport in the early hours of April 27, Russian local time.

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