Putin Emphasizes Growing Ties with Iran as Key Priority Amid Middle East

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the importance of deepening relations with Iran, describing the partnership with Tehran as a priority for Moscow. In a meeting with Iranian official Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the two leaders expressed mutual respect and alignment on global affairs. The meeting took place in Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most secretive states, against the backdrop of increasing tensions in the Middle East. Israel continues to carry out strikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.

 

 

Putin noted that relations between Russia and Iran, both heavily sanctioned by the West, have grown significantly since the Kremlin’s military campaign in Ukraine began in 2022. Tehran is widely believed to be supplying Moscow with weapons for the conflict. "Relations with Iran are a priority for us, they are developing very successfully," Putin stated. "We are actively working together on the international arena, and our views of events in the world are often very close."

 

Mr. Pezeshkian echoed Putin’s remarks, affirming the strength of their cooperation. "Our positions on the international stage are similar," he said, emphasizing that the two nations share a "sincere" relationship. He also commented on the escalating situation in the Middle East, blaming the West for exacerbating the crisis. "The USA and Europe do not want the situation to calm down," he added, referring to the ongoing conflict and its regional impact.

 

The unexpected meeting between Putin and Pezeshkian occurred on the fringes of a lesser-known conference honoring a local poet. Putin had not been scheduled to attend the event until a few days before the gathering. The conference was hosted in Turkmenistan, a country notorious for its repression and lack of political freedom. The country, located on the southern edge of Central Asia and sharing a border with Iran, has been governed by a dictatorship that allows no free press or open political process.

 

Turkmenistan’s current president, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, took power in 2022, inheriting the role from his father, Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. The elder Berdymukhamedov ruled the country with an iron fist, famously banning black cars in the capital in 2018 because he considered them unlucky. His son has continued to preside over one of the most closed and authoritarian regimes in the world.

 

In its 2024 report on Turkmenistan, Human Rights Watch detailed the harsh realities of life under the regime. "All basic rights are repressed, and torture in prison is widespread," the report stated. "Recent political reforms have only deepened authoritarian rule. The government does not acknowledge poverty and has failed to take measures to address continued food insecurity."

 

As Russia and Iran draw closer in their geopolitical alliance, their joint stance on key international issues, particularly in the Middle East, underscores the complexity of the region’s shifting alliances. While both countries continue to face sanctions and isolation from the West, their strengthened ties may play an increasingly significant role in global politics.

 

Based on a report from The Daily Telegraph 2024-10-14

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

[Tug]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

You love Putin almost as much as trump sad 😞 

[Gweiloman]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

The world has had enough of the west’s, led by the US, hubris and bullying, imposing unilateral sanctions on anyone they disagree with, weaponising currencies and financial systems and outright thievery of other’s assets. Until recently, there wasn’t much they could do about it, especially because of the fear of the perceived military might of the west.

 

However, countries have started to push back and stand up to the bullies. Russia has shown that the wests’ military might is only effective against defenceless nations such as Syria, Libya. China with BRICS is leading the way to de-dollarise the USD and showing they have the tools to fight economic wars effectively.

 

Empires rise and fall. We are seeing the decline of the US empire and the rise of multi-polarity. It’s not going to happen overnight obviously but the decline will accelerate as it gathers more and more inertia. The question is whether the losers will go gracefully or attempt to destroy whatever they can.

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

The world has had enough of the west’s, led by the US, hubris and bullying, imposing unilateral sanctions on anyone they disagree with, weaponising currencies and financial systems and outright thievery of other’s assets. Until recently, there wasn’t much they could do about it, especially because of the fear of the perceived military might of the west.

 

However, countries have started to push back and stand up to the bullies. Russia has shown that the wests’ military might is only effective against defenceless nations such as Syria, Libya. China with BRICS is leading the way to de-dollarise the USD and showing they have the tools to fight economic wars effectively.

 

Empires rise and fall. We are seeing the decline of the US empire and the rise of multi-polarity. It’s not going to happen overnight obviously but the decline will accelerate as it gathers more and more inertia. The question is whether the losers will go gracefully or attempt to destroy whatever they can.

So you’re all in with Russia and Iran 

[Nick Carter icp]

3 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

However, countries have started to push back and stand up to the bullies.

 

   Russia and Iran are standing up to the bullies ?

Those two Countries are bullying their adjacent countries and both seeking expansion .

   Both Russia and Iran have invaded other countries and attempted to steal their land recently 

[metisdead]

Removed a post that claimed a member was paid to post. If you have any actual evidence please forward it to support. If it's just a lame debating tactic, further references like that may find you without posting rights. 

[frank83628]

8 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Russia and Iran are standing up to the bullies ?

Those two Countries are bullying their adjacent countries and both seeking expansion .

   Both Russia and Iran have invaded other countries and attempted to steal their land recently 

i don't think Israel can play the victim with regards to Iran 'expanding'. look at the map of Israel, 1947-present.

what about the Golan Heights?  the US illegally occupying areas of Syria where the oil fields are?

[frank83628]

GO Putin, World Leader!

[still kicking]

15 hours ago, Tug said:

You love Putin almost as much as trump sad 😞 

Pretty hard to understand being a KIWI

[still kicking]

12 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

The world has had enough of the west’s, led by the US, hubris and bullying, imposing unilateral sanctions on anyone they disagree with, weaponising currencies and financial systems and outright thievery of other’s assets. Until recently, there wasn’t much they could do about it, especially because of the fear of the perceived military might of the west.

 

However, countries have started to push back and stand up to the bullies. Russia has shown that the wests’ military might is only effective against defenceless nations such as Syria, Libya. China with BRICS is leading the way to de-dollarise the USD and showing they have the tools to fight economic wars effectively.

 

Empires rise and fall. We are seeing the decline of the US empire and the rise of multi-polarity. It’s not going to happen overnight obviously but the decline will accelerate as it gathers more and more inertia. The question is whether the losers will go gracefully or attempt to destroy whatever they can.

Yes comrade why not moving back?

[candide]

17 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Well done NATO, Biden etc, NOT.

 

The west's response to the war in Ukraine has driven Russia to seek allies that it might never have considered before.

 

Far short of "saving Ukraine", the world is becoming more dangerous.

Might never have considered before? 😀

 

Russia has been helping Iran to escape U.S. sanctions since 2018.... They also collaborated in Syria to support the Syrian regime.

[Gweiloman]

19 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So you’re all in with Russia and Iran 

I’m all in with multi-polarism and ending US hegemony and hubris. Sorry if you’re unhappy with that.

[Gweiloman]

19 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Russia and Iran are standing up to the bullies ?

Those two Countries are bullying their adjacent countries and both seeking expansion .

   Both Russia and Iran have invaded other countries and attempted to steal their land recently 

Nonsense. Like China, they are just doing whatever is necessary to protect themselves against that country that has a despicable record of undertaking regime change, organise colour revolutions, overthrowing governments and invading countries that won’t bow to their demands, even though some of these countries are halfway around the world and NOT adjacent to it.

 

As regards stealing land, Germany, Japan (Okinawa), Syria …

[mdr224]

11 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

I’m all in with multi-polarism and ending US hegemony and hubris. Sorry if you’re unhappy with that.

China russia and iran will always be <deleted>holes

[Nick Carter icp]

11 hours ago, frank83628 said:

i don't think Israel can play the victim with regards to Iran 'expanding'. look at the map of Israel, 1947-present.

what about the Golan Heights?  the US illegally occupying areas of Syria where the oil fields are?

 

  We are talking about Iran and Russia . 

Why mention Israel ?

[Gweiloman]

28 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

China russia and iran will always be <deleted>holes

Exactly the kind of attitude that is despised by the majority of the world. Well done.

[Patong2021]

10 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  We are talking about Iran and Russia . 

Why mention Israel ?

 

To distract. It's the same response over and over. Israel is a convenient excuse to justify Iran's support of international terrorism.

Whether one likes or supports Trump, the fact is that Iran wants him dead.  Russia is Iran's enabler and likes the fact that Iran supports Russian allies like  Assad in Syria and can force oil and gas prices higher.

Russia supports Trump because  he is a divisive factor in the USA and Americans who do not support Trump will  fight anything he says or does, even when Trump has a valid point or can do something to benefit the USA. Russia wants a divided USA and Americans to bicker. Both Russia and Iran  are enemies of the free world.

[mdr224]

4 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Exactly the kind of attitude that is despised by the majority of the world. Well done.

Success breeds contempt. Just make sure that when you come at the king you best not miss

[herfiehandbag]

20 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So you’re all in with Russia and Iran 

 

54 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

I’m all in with multi-polarism and ending US hegemony and hubris. Sorry if you’re unhappy with that.

 

Turkmenistan eh?

 

Really all we need to know about your world view isn't it!

[frank83628]

10 hours ago, candide said:

Might never have considered before? 😀

 

Russia has been helping Iran to escape U.S. sanctions since 2018.... They also collaborated in Syria to support the Syrian regime.

yes, Russia stopped US regime change in Syria. Putin was asked for help by Assad, US invaded illegally, US forces are still illegally occupying Syria taking the oil.... as admitted by Trump!

[frank83628]

29 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  We are talking about Iran and Russia . 

Why mention Israel ?

because it's a bit hypocritical to accuse Russia and Iran of bullying and expansionism when a country you support  has done the same since 1947.

 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, Gweiloman said:

I’m all in with multi-polarism and ending US hegemony and hubris. Sorry if you’re unhappy with that.

they brought it on themselves. 

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

because it's a bit hypocritical to accuse Russia and Iran of bullying and expansionism when a country you support  has done the same since 1947.

 

 

   We have different threads for different topics , this thread is about Iran and Russia .

   Its not as if there isn't any other  threads about Israel, now is it 

[frank83628]

26 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

To distract. It's the same response over and over. Israel is a convenient excuse to justify Iran's support of international terrorism.

Whether one likes or supports Trump, the fact is that Iran wants him dead.  Russia is Iran's enabler and likes the fact that Iran supports Russian allies like  Assad in Syria and can force oil and gas prices higher.

Russia supports Trump because  he is a divisive factor in the USA and Americans who do not support Trump will  fight anything he says or does, even when Trump has a valid point or can do something to benefit the USA. Russia wants a divided USA and Americans to bicker. Both Russia and Iran  are enemies of the free world.

the contradiction half way through you comment made it fall apart., so Iran wants Trump dead, Russia supports Iran, but Russia supports Trump.  how does that work?

 

 So, Russia and Iran are the cause of the divide in the USA? haha, that is your deranged democrats and media that have caused that by attacking and demonising him and his supporters each and everyday.

 

the USA is the enemy of A 'free world'

[Gweiloman]

30 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Success breeds contempt. Just make sure that when you come at the king you best not miss

Is that why you and your ilk hates China? 

[mdr224]

2 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Is that why you and your ilk hates China? 

Everyone hates China. Why wouldnt they? Look at what they’ve given to the world. Everything made in china belongs in the trash

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Gweiloman said:

I’m all in with multi-polarism and ending US hegemony and hubris. Sorry if you’re unhappy with that.

Of course you are.

[frank83628]

3 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Everyone hates China. Why wouldnt they? Look at what they’ve given to the world. Everything made in china belongs in the trash

 you might, but you certainly don't speak for everyone. 

 

if the Chinese stuff is garbage why don't the same items get made in your country?

you know, support local business and all that, i'm sure you'd pay 5x for the same product knowing those pesky Chinese hands hadn't been all over it.

[Gweiloman]

8 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Everyone hates China. Why wouldnt they? Look at what they’ve given to the world. Everything made in china belongs in the trash

Everyone? Lol. I can clearly see and smell your contempt so China is obviously very successful, according to your own words. Most things I own are made in China. Excellent products, well made and at a fraction of western prices. About the only US product I still own is my iPad Pro which was incidentally, “made” in China. It’s giving up the ghost soon and I will be replacing it with a real Chinese made tablet. Can hardly wait.