Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, traveled to Moscow on Thursday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss regional security and deliver a personal letter from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Mohsen Rezaei Meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Mohsen Rezaei traveled to Moscow on Thursday. He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The high-level meeting at the Kremlin came after Rezaei and Putin spoke by telephone on November 2.
They arranged the in-person summit to address regional and international developments following the outbreak of the war in late February. According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, the contents of Khamenei’s message were not publicly disclosed. A senior political-security source dismissed media reports suggesting the Iranian official presented a new political initiative, emphasizing that the focus remained entirely on ending the military aggression.
Speaking to reporters after the discussions, Rezaei stated that important regional issues were discussed with Putin,
adding that significant conversations took place regarding the post-war period and regional security arrangements.
🇮🇷🇷🇺 Iran's top security official delivers Mojtaba Khamenei's message to Putin at the Kremlin Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's representative on the body, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on…
The supreme leader asked me to convey his message to Putin as soon as possible. The Russian president sent warm and sincere greetings to the supreme leader.
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
Putin Condemns Facility Attacks
During the meeting at the Kremlin, President Putin condemned the attacks on Iranian nuclear installations.
He characterized the ongoing conflict as unjust. Rezaei told Press TV that the Russian leader declared he would do everything in his power to help bring the war to an end.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting took place. He did not disclose specific details of the talks.
The diplomatic engagement builds upon previous high-level contacts, including Putin’s meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow on October 27 during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit.
Strait of Hormuz and Seven Conditions
Rezaei maintained a hard line regarding negotiations with Washington.
He stated that Tehran will neither open the Strait of Hormuz nor engage in talks until specific benchmarks are achieved. According to IRNA, Rezaei asserted that until the Americans fulfil our seven conditions, neither will the Strait of Hormuz be opened, nor will there be any negotiations.
🇷🇺🇮🇷 Iran’s top security official showed up at the Kremlin carrying a MESSAGE for Putin from Iran’s Supreme Leader. Mohsen Rezaei met Putin in Moscow as Tehran and Moscow deepen high-level consultations over the Middle East and their strategic partnership. The Russian side…
The security chief’s visit coincided with U.S. midterm elections in which the Republican Party lost control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
American officials speaking to Reuters indicated that the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran remained under active consideration.
Pipelines and Rail Infrastructure
Alongside security matters, the talks in Moscow addressed bilateral economic projects.
Rezaei stated that the construction of gas pipelines from Russia to Iran was discussed. This was done to help Tehran address domestic fuel shortages while allowing Russia to export gas to neighboring nations.
On transport infrastructure, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported that the Supreme National Security Council approved an executive agreement to build the Rasht–Astara railway with Russian participation.
Our roads minister will soon sign the contract for the rail link,
Rezaei noted.