'Aggression against Iran was groundless,' Putin tells Iranian FM in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in talks in Moscow that aggression against Iran was groundless.

"The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification. For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people," Putin said in the meeting.

"I am very glad that you are in Moscow today, this will give us the opportunity to discuss all these pressing issues and think together about how we could get out of today's situation."

A view from the meeting between Araghchi and Putin
A view from the meeting between Araghchi and Putin

Araghchi thanked Putin for condemning US strikes on Iran, telling him Russia stood on "the right side of history".

“Consultations between Iran and Russia have always existed. On every issue, we have worked closely together, held discussions, and coordinated our positions... My trip had been planned in advance — to come here after Istanbul and meet with Mr. Putin to discuss the Israeli aggression and other regional threats — which, of course, have now also involved an American attack,” Araghchi said before meeting Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025.