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Iran's security chief delivers a message from Supreme Leader to Russian president

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Thursday to present a message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Both the Russian president's office and Iranian state media independently confirmed the Moscow gathering. However, Iranian state outlets did not reveal the specific contents contained within the Supreme Leader's message. The high-level meeting developed against the backdrop of reported United States sanctions concerning allegations surrounding air defense systems.

Key points

  • A direct communication from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was formally handed to the Ru…: A direct communication from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was formally handed to the Russian president.
  • The Kremlin talks coincided with reported United States sanctions targeting alleged air d…: The Kremlin talks coincided with reported United States sanctions targeting alleged air defense transfers to Iran.
  • Official confirmation from both governments demonstrates mutual acknowledgment of the ong…: Official confirmation from both governments demonstrates mutual acknowledgment of the ongoing bilateral security dialogue.

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This is an entry from: Live: US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems

Iran's security chief delivers a message from Supreme Leader to Russian president

5 November 2026 16:56 GMT

Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei delivered a message from the country's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Iranian state media said on Thursday, without elaborating on the content of the message.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security council chief Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin, the president's office said on Thursday.

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