Iran Security Chief Meets Putin in Moscow to Discuss Regional Security

OPA WIRE, Nov 6 (OPA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei in the Senate Palace in Moscow on Thursday to address regional security frameworks. Rezaei delivered a personal letter from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the discussions, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Speaking after the meeting, Rezaei stated that the talks focused heavily on post-war security arrangements and Russian backing to end United States aggression against Iran. He noted that the discussions also covered energy cooperation initiatives, including proposed gas pipelines from Russia to Iran to address domestic shortages.

Rezaei emphasized that Tehran will refuse direct talks with Washington or reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz until the United States satisfies seven specific conditions outlined by Iran. The visit coincides with heightened diplomatic mediation led by Qatar to conclude the war, following US midterm elections where President Donald Trump's Republican Party lost control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate amid economic discontent linked to the conflict. Putin reportedly reiterated Moscow's readiness to assist in bringing an end to the hostilities, following similar assurances given to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian last month.

Beyond immediate security concerns, Rezaei briefed Putin on a late October multilateral meeting in Tehran involving regional powers including Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan, and Iran. He asserted that foreign interference should be excluded from regional security frameworks, mirroring positions held by Beijing. The Kremlin did not immediately issue an official readout of the discussions. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in diplomatic telephone calls with counterparts across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Turkiye, and Jordan to coordinate regional peace initiatives.

Moscow and Tehran have progressively deepened bilateral and military ties while operating under severe Western sanctions. Both nations signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty in January 2025 that entered into force in October 2025, though the pact omits a mutual defense clause. Separately, Iranian military officials confirmed that acquisitions of Russian Su-35 fighter jets remain finalized, with deliveries scheduled to proceed following the conclusion of the ongoing conflict.