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Israel Iran conflict: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Turkmenistan on Friday. Where a meeting took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During this, both the leaders discussed the situation in West Asia. The two leaders are meeting at a time when tensions between Israel and Iran are at their peak. Just a week ago, the Russian Prime Minister had also met Iranian President Pezeshkian and Vice President Reza Aref in Iran.
What is the meaning of the meeting between the two leaders?
Iran and Russia were staunch critics of each other during the days of the Soviet Union, but in the current changed circumstances, relations between the two countries have improved. Western sanctions imposed on both the countries have played an important role in bringing the two countries closer. Due to American sanctions, Iran needs a powerful country that can provide it with weapons. Russia, isolated due to the war in Ukraine, has found a strong ally in the form of Iran.
Iran supports Syria
Russia is helping the current Syrian government remain in power. At the same time, the Iranian government also supports the Syrian government. Syria is being attacked by Israel. Western countries also want to remove the current Syrian government from power. In such a situation, Iran and Russia have the same opinion on the Syria issue. This is also one of the reasons for the closeness between the two countries.
America's support to Israel
Tension between Israel and Iran is at an all-time high. Israel was recently attacked by Iran. After which Israel threatened to retaliate. America has also announced support to Israel.
Iran is strengthening relations with Russia
In such a situation, Iran is also strengthening its relations with Russia so that there is no problem in the supply of weapons in case of war. Today Iran is the third largest importer of arms from Russia. Iran has supplied drones to Russia on a large scale in the Russia-Ukraine war. There have been big arms deals between the two countries.
In view of the current tense situation in West Asia, there is a lot of discussion about the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian.