Putin Meets Iran Aide, Talks West Asia, Nuclear Tensions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met a senior Iranian official in Moscow on Sunday to talk about the rising tensions in West Asia and Iran’s nuclear programme. This meeting happened at a time when the situation in the Middle East is becoming more dangerous, with many countries worried about what might happen next.

Who Came from Iran to Meet Putin?

The person who came to meet President Putin was Ali Larijani, a very important leader in Iran. He is the senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei. Ali Larijani has been in Iranian politics for many years and has held many powerful positions, including being the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. He is known for his role in Iran’s nuclear negotiations in the past.

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Why Did Ali Larijani Visit Russia?

Ali Larijani’s visit to Moscow happened just a month after another Iranian leader, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met President Putin in Russia. This shows that Iran and Russia are talking to each other a lot these days. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Larijani came to share the views of Iran’s leadership on what is happening in the Middle East and to discuss the situation of Iran’s nuclear programme.

What Did Kremlin Say About the Meeting?

Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Larijani shared Iran’s assessment of the current situation in the Middle East, where tensions are increasing day by day. However, Peskov did not tell reporters exactly what Larijani said during the meeting or what decisions were taken. He only confirmed that both countries discussed Iran’s nuclear programme and the conflicts in West Asia.

Background: Russia and Iran’s Recent Talks

On June 23, President Putin had met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During that meeting, President Putin promised that Russia will support Iran to reduce the tensions between Israel and Iran. This meeting was very important because it came just a day after the United States attacked Iran’s nuclear sites on June 22. These attacks increased tensions in the Middle East and created fear of a possible bigger war.

What is the Russia-Iran Strategic Treaty?

Russia and Iran have signed a strategic partnership treaty. This treaty shows that both countries want to work closely in the future. However, this treaty does not include any promise of military help if one country is attacked. This means Russia is not bound to fight for Iran, and Iran is not bound to fight for Russia.

But the treaty clearly states that if one of them is attacked, they should not support the enemy and must have urgent political talks to reduce the problem. So, the treaty is more about political support and cooperation rather than direct military help.

What Does Russia Say About Iran’s Nuclear Programme?

Russia has always supported Iran’s right to carry out civil nuclear research. This means Iran can use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes like producing electricity and for medical use, but under the rules of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA checks if countries are using nuclear energy peacefully and not making nuclear weapons secretly.

Who is Ali Larijani and Why is He Important?

Ali Larijani is a very important political leader in Iran. Earlier, when he was the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, he played a major role in negotiating and approving the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This deal was made between Iran and six other countries including the United States, Russia, China, France, the UK, and Germany.

What Was the Iran Nuclear Deal?

The JCPOA or Iran nuclear deal was signed to ensure that Iran does not make nuclear weapons. Under this deal, Iran agreed to reduce its nuclear activities and allow international inspections in exchange for relief from international economic sanctions. This deal helped improve Iran’s economy as many sanctions were lifted, and it also reduced tensions in the region.

Why Did The Deal Collapse?

However, things changed when Donald Trump became the President of the United States. In his first term, he decided to pull the United States out of the nuclear deal, mainly because of pressure from Israel, which did not trust Iran and thought that Iran might secretly make nuclear weapons.

In his second term, President Trump ordered bombings on Iranian nuclear sites and demanded that Iran completely stop its enrichment activities. But according to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which Iran has signed, it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Iran continued to say that it is only enriching uranium for peaceful uses like energy and medical research, not for making bombs.

Why is This Meeting Important Now?

The meeting between President Putin and Ali Larijani is very important because tensions in the Middle East are very high right now. There is a fear that if the situation is not handled carefully, it could lead to bigger conflicts or wars involving many countries.

Iran wants to make sure that Russia supports it politically and internationally so that it is not isolated. On the other hand, Russia wants to keep good relations with Iran because both countries have common interests in the Middle East, and both want to reduce the influence of the United States in the region.

What Happens Next?

At this point, no new decisions have been announced after this meeting. However, it shows that Russia and Iran are in close talks about the nuclear issue and the security situation in the Middle East. In the coming days, there might be more meetings or joint statements by both countries, especially if tensions continue to rise in West Asia.

Why Should Students Know About This?

It is important for students to understand such news because it affects world peace and security. When powerful countries like Russia, Iran, and the United States are involved in conflicts, it can lead to big changes in the world economy, oil prices, and peace in different regions.

Learning about these topics helps students understand international relations and how countries work together to solve problems without war. It also shows how leaders meet and discuss important issues to keep their countries safe and strong.