INTERNATIONAL — April 13, 2026
Iranian and Russian Presidents Hold Phone Talks on Middle East Developments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Middle East developments in a phone call, with Pezeshkian sharing details of recent Iran-US talks in Islamabad and Putin offering Russia's mediation for a political solution. Hurriyat reported the Iran-US talks failed amid rising violence, while RTA noted Pezeshkian's thanks to Russia.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read
MOSCOW (Afghan Verified) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on recent Middle East developments, according to a Kremlin press release cited by both Hurriyat and RTA.
Pezeshkian shared his assessment of recent Iran-US talks held in Islamabad, the outlets reported. Putin emphasized Russia's readiness to assist in a political and diplomatic solution to regional crises and offered Moscow's mediation, the Kremlin statement said.
Hurriyat reported that the Iran-US talks in Islamabad had failed amid rising violence in the region and growing international concerns. RTA added that Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Russia's international stance on the issues.
The call comes as tensions persist in the Middle East, with both leaders addressing the latest developments during their discussion.
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Reliability assessment
2 independent sources (Hurriyat, RTA) corroborate core event of phone talks between Putin and Pezeshkian, both citing Kremlin press release with direct attribution and concrete details (named leaders, topic).
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Russian and Iranian presidents discuss US–Iran talks in Islamabad - World - Aaj English TVenglish.aaj.tv
According to Russian media, <strong>Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian</strong>, during which the two leaders discussed peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad
- US Iran war talks highlights: Iran, US share what happened in Islamabad talks with no breakthrough | World Newshindustantimes.com
<strong>Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the Iran-US talks in Islamabad</strong>, Russian news agency Interfax reported on Sunday.
He earlier told President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a phone call that the United States’ “maximalist approach” was the primary obstacle
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the outcome of the talks, saying during a phone call that <strong>“the biggest obstacle” to a fair agreement was demands and double standards from the US</strong>
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Where reports agree
- Phone conversation between Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin occurred
- Discussion focused on Middle East developments
- Pezeshkian shared details on Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad
- Putin expressed Russia's readiness for political/diplomatic mediation
- Both cite Kremlin as source
Where reports differ
- Hurriyat reports failure of Iran-US talks; RTA does not
- RTA mentions Pezeshkian's appreciation for Russia; Hurriyat does not
- Hurriyat notes international concerns over violence; RTA does not
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Hurriyat
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