The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia is willing to assist in resolving the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, noting that the matter was briefly discussed during discussions between Moscow and Washington in Saudi Arabia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow that “Since Iran is our ally, our partner, a country with which we are developing comprehensive, mutually beneficial, mutually respectful cooperation, Russia is ready to do everything possible for this. The United States knows about this.
“The Russian position is that this problem – Iran’s nuclear dossier – must be resolved exclusively by peaceful, political and diplomatic means. We believe that there is potential for this,” Peskov further said.
Noting that the topic was also briefly discussed during talks between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia last month, Peskov said Moscow expects separate discussions on the matter.
Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals on Iran, vowing to reinstate “maximum pressure” while also calling to “immediately” pursue a “verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran.”
Last month, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Trump is untrustworthy due to his withdrawal from the Obama-era nuclear deal and that Iran would not be forced into negotiations.
Meanwhile, under US sanctions, Russia and Iran have deepened trade, energy and security ties, with Russia widely using Iranian drones in Ukraine.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who backs the nuclear deal, pledged to follow Khamenei’s stance against US talks as long as sanctions remain.
