BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 16. Russian President
Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed
regional tensions, diplomatic solutions, and strengthening
strategic partnership during a recent telephone conversation,
Trend reports via the
Kremlin.
During the phone conversation, President Pezeshkian informed
President Putin of Iran’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the domestic
situation. The leaders underscored the urgency of swiftly
de-escalating tensions not only within Iran but across the broader
region, stressing that emerging challenges should be addressed
solely through political dialogue and diplomatic means.
The presidents also reiterated their commitment to further
bolstering the Russian-Iranian strategic partnership and advancing
the practical execution of joint economic initiatives in various
sectors.
The protests, which began in late December, were largely sparked
by the sharp depreciation of the national currency, rising
inflation, and other economic hardships. While casualty reports
have circulated, the exact figures remain unverified.
