Vladimir Putin condemned U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, labeling them as "absolutely unprovoked" ahead of his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Despite Moscow's criticism and Iran's strategic agreement with Russia, there remains no concrete military assistance pledged. This reluctance reflects not only Russia's strained military resources due to the Ukraine war but also Iran's hesitance to actively support Russia. Overall, the situation demonstrates Putin's diminishing influence in the Middle East, where his attempts to mediate conflicts have faltered.
The unprovoked aggression against Iran has no grounds and no justification whatsoever. For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov sidestepped a question on whether Russia would be willing to offer arms to Iran, highlighting Russia's cautious approach.
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