Iran, Middle East Dictatorships Named As Moscow's ‘Inner Circle’

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (center) and President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on July 19, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (center) and President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on July 19, 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are integral members of Russia's close circle.