Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, according to multiple Slovak and Czech news outlets. The talks come amid stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Araghchi’s visit to Moscow follows recent diplomatic engagements in Oman, where he met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). After the Omani talks, Araghchi traveled to Islamabad before heading to Russia.
The Iranian foreign minister has been actively engaged in regional diplomacy, consulting with various international partners as direct talks with Washington remain frozen. His upcoming meeting with Putin underscores Iran’s continued reliance on backchannel communication through key global players amid the impasse with the U.S.
Observers note that Araghchi’s Moscow visit highlights the deepening coordination between Tehran and Moscow on foreign policy matters, particularly as both countries face increasing pressure from Western sanctions. The discussions are expected to focus on regional security, economic cooperation, and the stalled nuclear negotiations.
No official statements have been released from either Iran or Russia regarding the agenda of the meeting, but diplomatic sources indicate that the conversation will center on assessing the current state of indirect talks with the United States and exploring potential paths forward.
