Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iran's president over the numerous civilian casualties resulting from "the armed Israeli-American aggression against Iran" and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, ‌the Kremlin ⁠said.

In ⁠a phone call late on Friday with ​Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin expressed his deep condolences ​over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of Khamenei's family, ​Iranian political and military leaders ⁠and "numerous civilians".

"Vladimir ‌Putin reaffirmed Russia's principled ​stance ​in favour of an immediate cessation ⁠of hostilities, the rejection of force as ​a method to solve any ​issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution," the Kremlin said.


Putin said he was ‌in constant contact with the leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council member ​states.

"Masoud Pezeshkian ​expressed gratitude ⁠for Russia's solidarity with the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of ​their country. He also provided a detailed update on the developments during the latest active phase of the conflict," the Kremlin said.