WANA (Apr 30) – Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said recent talks between Abbas Araghchi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were “productive,” adding that Tehran is open to hearing and reviewing proposals from friendly countries regarding ongoing developments.

 

Kazem Jalali told reporters in Moscow on Thursday that the discussions covered a range of issues, including international cooperation, regional developments, and bilateral relations, yielding positive outcomes.

 

He noted that security-related matters were also addressed, stating that “issues concerning actions by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as necessary coordination between Tehran and Moscow, were among the key topics discussed.”

 

Responding to a question about whether any specific initiative was proposed during the meeting, Jalali said: “No concrete initiative was raised. Rather, the meeting focused on consultations, and both sides agreed to continue discussions on these matters.”

 

On speculation about Russia potentially acting as a mediator between Tehran and Washington, Jalali emphasized: “Iran has consistently stated that it listens to initiatives from friendly countries and will review them internally before providing a response.”

 

He added that several countries have expressed interest in playing a mediating role, and Iran considers such proposals with due attention.

 

Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday, April 27, as the final stop of his regional tour, following visits to Pakistan and Oman, where he held talks with Putin. Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

 

Both sides later described the talks as “constructive” and “practical.” Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighted the complexity of the idea of Russia hosting Iran–U.S. negotiations, stressing the need for careful consideration.

 

Following the talks, some Russian analysts have speculated about Moscow’s potential role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington, though such discussions remain at an exploratory stage.