Iran's foreign minister says he briefed Putin on US talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday about ongoing talks with Washington, state media reported, and that he delivered a written message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

"I had a very good meeting with Mr. Putin today...I came to Moscow today to deliver the message of the Supreme Leader to the respected president of Russia," Araghchi was quoting as saying by Iran's official IRNA news agency during remarks at an Army Day ceremony at Iran’s embassy in Moscow.

"The relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have never been more strong, good and based on mutual respect and interests as they are today,” he added.

“The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are in a position of strength and authority such that no foreign enemy can even consider attacking or threatening the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Araghchi said. “Our policy is one of peaceful coexistence in the region and with neighboring countries.”