Iran's security chief meets Putin in Moscow
Discussions focus on regional security and gas pipeline project.
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- Iran's security chief met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- Talks addressed regional security and a proposed gas pipeline.
- Iran's Supreme Leader warned against U.S. submission.
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, according to Iran's state media.
Rezaei stated that important regional issues were discussed, including post-war security arrangements and the future status of the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting also covered the construction of a gas pipeline from Russia to Iran, intended to alleviate Iran's gas shortages and allow Russia to export gas to neighboring countries.
Rezaei mentioned that Iran has outlined seven conditions for resuming diplomatic talks with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations will not proceed unless these conditions are met.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a written statement warning against any form of submission to the United States.
Efforts to achieve peace have centered on the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sanctions, and the resumption of nuclear negotiations.
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